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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.02, 14,116.53 and 2,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.02, 14,116.53 and 2,837.24 is: 4,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.02 : 14,116.53 = 2,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.02/14,116.53 = 2,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.02x = 14,116.53 × 2,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.02x = 40,051,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,051,983.58/9,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.86

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