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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.89, 14,108.22 and 2,833.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.89, 14,108.22 and 2,833.56 is: 4,249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.89 : 14,108.22 = 2,833.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.89/14,108.22 = 2,833.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.89x = 14,108.22 × 2,833.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.89x = 39,976,487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,976,487.86/9,406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.70

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