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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.65, 14,062.50 and 2,801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.65, 14,062.50 and 2,801.27 is: 4,201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.65 : 14,062.50 = 2,801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.65/14,062.50 = 2,801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.65x = 14,062.50 × 2,801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.65x = 39,392,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,392,789.06/9,376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.16

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