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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.70, 14,087.37 and 2,816.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.70, 14,087.37 and 2,816.10 is: 4,225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.70 : 14,087.37 = 2,816.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.70/14,087.37 = 2,816.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.70x = 14,087.37 × 2,816.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.70x = 39,671,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,671,442.66/9,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.00

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