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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.60, 14,114.51 and 2,834.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.60, 14,114.51 and 2,834.23 is: 4,251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.60 : 14,114.51 = 2,834.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.60/14,114.51 = 2,834.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.60x = 14,114.51 × 2,834.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.60x = 40,003,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,003,767.68/9,408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.83

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