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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.98, 14,063.42 and 2,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.98, 14,063.42 and 2,803.68 is: 4,204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.98 : 14,063.42 = 2,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.98/14,063.42 = 2,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.98x = 14,063.42 × 2,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.98x = 39,429,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,429,329.39/9,376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.91

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