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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.52, 14,112.78 and 2,834.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.52, 14,112.78 and 2,834.74 is: 4,252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.52 : 14,112.78 = 2,834.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.52/14,112.78 = 2,834.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.52x = 14,112.78 × 2,834.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.52x = 40,006,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,006,061.98/9,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.11

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