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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.53, 14,087.29 and 2,817.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.53, 14,087.29 and 2,817.71 is: 4,226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.53 : 14,087.29 = 2,817.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.53/14,087.29 = 2,817.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.53x = 14,087.29 × 2,817.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.53x = 39,693,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,693,897.91/9,391.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.56

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