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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,384.58, 14,079.62 and 2,811.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,384.58, 14,079.62 and 2,811.28 is: 4,217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,384.58 : 14,079.62 = 2,811.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,384.58/14,079.62 = 2,811.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,384.58x = 14,079.62 × 2,811.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,384.58x = 39,581,754.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581,754.11/9,384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.74

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