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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.92, 14,067.81 and 2,802.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.92, 14,067.81 and 2,802.96 is: 4,205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.92 : 14,067.81 = 2,802.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.92/14,067.81 = 2,802.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.92x = 14,067.81 × 2,802.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.92x = 39,431,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,431,508.72/9,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.17

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