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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.48, 14,062.86 and 2,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.48, 14,062.86 and 2,802.44 is: 4,202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.48 : 14,062.86 = 2,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.48/14,062.86 = 2,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.48x = 14,062.86 × 2,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.48x = 39,410,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,410,321.38/9,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.66

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