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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,407.74, 14,113.96 and 2,833.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,407.74, 14,113.96 and 2,833.78 is: 4,251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,407.74 : 14,113.96 = 2,833.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,407.74/14,113.96 = 2,833.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,407.74x = 14,113.96 × 2,833.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,407.74x = 39,995,857.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,995,857.57/9,407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.38

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