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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,403.91, 14,105.74 and 2,288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,403.91, 14,105.74 and 2,288.18 is: 3,432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,403.91 : 14,105.74 = 2,288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,403.91/14,105.74 = 2,288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,403.91x = 14,105.74 × 2,288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,403.91x = 32,276,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,276,390.18/9,403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.23

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