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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.38, 14,117.40 and 2,836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.38, 14,117.40 and 2,836.24 is: 4,254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.38 : 14,117.40 = 2,836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.38/14,117.40 = 2,836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.38x = 14,117.40 × 2,836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.38x = 40,040,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,040,334.58/9,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.91

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