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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.73, 14,067.43 and 2,714.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.73, 14,067.43 and 2,714.12 is: 4,071.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.73 : 14,067.43 = 2,714.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.73/14,067.43 = 2,714.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.73x = 14,067.43 × 2,714.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.73x = 38,180,693.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,180,693.11/9,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.42

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