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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,403.41, 14,104.99 and 2,287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,403.41, 14,104.99 and 2,287.68 is: 3,431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,403.41 : 14,104.99 = 2,287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,403.41/14,104.99 = 2,287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,403.41x = 14,104.99 × 2,287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,403.41x = 32,267,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,267,640.62/9,403.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.48

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