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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.57, 14,062.91 and 2,801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.57, 14,062.91 and 2,801.52 is: 4,201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.57 : 14,062.91 = 2,801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.57/14,062.91 = 2,801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.57x = 14,062.91 × 2,801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.57x = 39,397,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,397,523.62/9,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.25

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