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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.40, 14,063.94 and 2,803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.40, 14,063.94 and 2,803.44 is: 4,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.40 : 14,063.94 = 2,803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.40/14,063.94 = 2,803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.40x = 14,063.94 × 2,803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.40x = 39,427,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,427,411.95/9,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.51

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