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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.68, 14,065.08 and 2,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.68, 14,065.08 and 2,802.24 is: 4,203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.68 : 14,065.08 = 2,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.68/14,065.08 = 2,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.68x = 14,065.08 × 2,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.68x = 39,413,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,413,729.78/9,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.38

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