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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.73, 14,065.93 and 2,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.73, 14,065.93 and 2,713.12 is: 4,069.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.73 : 14,065.93 = 2,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.73/14,065.93 = 2,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.73x = 14,065.93 × 2,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.73x = 38,162,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,162,556.00/9,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.92

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