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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.74, 14,115.46 and 2,834.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.74, 14,115.46 and 2,834.78 is: 4,252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.74 : 14,115.46 = 2,834.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.74/14,115.46 = 2,834.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.74x = 14,115.46 × 2,834.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.74x = 40,014,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,014,223.70/9,408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.88

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