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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.62, 14,068.92 and 2,803.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.62, 14,068.92 and 2,803.87 is: 4,206.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.62 : 14,068.92 = 2,803.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.62/14,068.92 = 2,803.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.62x = 14,068.92 × 2,803.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.62x = 39,447,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,447,422.72/9,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.55

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