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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.88, 14,068.84 and 2,804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.88, 14,068.84 and 2,804.60 is: 4,207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.88 : 14,068.84 = 2,804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.88/14,068.84 = 2,804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.88x = 14,068.84 × 2,804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.88x = 39,457,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,457,468.66/9,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.50

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