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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.56, 14,065.38 and 2,803.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.56, 14,065.38 and 2,803.98 is: 4,204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.56 : 14,065.38 = 2,803.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.56/14,065.38 = 2,803.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.56x = 14,065.38 × 2,803.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.56x = 39,439,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,439,044.21/9,379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.79

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