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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.39, 14,117.09 and 2,837.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.39, 14,117.09 and 2,837.23 is: 4,255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.39 : 14,117.09 = 2,837.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.39/14,117.09 = 2,837.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.39x = 14,117.09 × 2,837.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.39x = 40,053,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,053,381.78/9,411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.84

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