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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.62, 14,066.49 and 2,803.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.62, 14,066.49 and 2,803.93 is: 4,205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.62 : 14,066.49 = 2,803.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.62/14,066.49 = 2,803.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.62x = 14,066.49 × 2,803.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.62x = 39,441,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,441,453.31/9,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.91

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