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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.51, 14,092.79 and 2,821.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.51, 14,092.79 and 2,821.46 is: 4,231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.51 : 14,092.79 = 2,821.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.51/14,092.79 = 2,821.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.51x = 14,092.79 × 2,821.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.51x = 39,762,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,762,158.70/9,397.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.14

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