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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.79, 14,101.18 and 2,826.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.79, 14,101.18 and 2,826.97 is: 4,240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.79 : 14,101.18 = 2,826.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.79/14,101.18 = 2,826.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.79x = 14,101.18 × 2,826.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.79x = 39,863,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,863,570.50/9,400.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.45

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