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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.40, 14,117.76 and 2,837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.40, 14,117.76 and 2,837.64 is: 4,256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.40 : 14,117.76 = 2,837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.40/14,117.76 = 2,837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.40x = 14,117.76 × 2,837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.40x = 40,061,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,061,120.49/9,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.66

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