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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.70, 14,108.62 and 2,831.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.70, 14,108.62 and 2,831.86 is: 4,247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.70 : 14,108.62 = 2,831.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.70/14,108.62 = 2,831.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.70x = 14,108.62 × 2,831.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.70x = 39,953,636.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,953,636.63/9,405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.81

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