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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.63, 14,119.79 and 2,837.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.63, 14,119.79 and 2,837.94 is: 4,257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.63 : 14,119.79 = 2,837.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.63/14,119.79 = 2,837.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.63x = 14,119.79 × 2,837.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.63x = 40,071,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,071,102.64/9,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.62

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