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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.36, 14,063.95 and 2,802.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.36, 14,063.95 and 2,802.69 is: 4,203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.36 : 14,063.95 = 2,802.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.36/14,063.95 = 2,802.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.36x = 14,063.95 × 2,802.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.36x = 39,416,923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,416,923.68/9,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.41

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