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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.72, 14,113.63 and 2,834.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.72, 14,113.63 and 2,834.22 is: 4,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.72 : 14,113.63 = 2,834.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.72/14,113.63 = 2,834.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.72x = 14,113.63 × 2,834.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.72x = 40,001,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,001,172.94/9,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.50

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