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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.32, 14,116.58 and 2,837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.32, 14,116.58 and 2,837.46 is: 4,255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.32 : 14,116.58 = 2,837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.32/14,116.58 = 2,837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.32x = 14,116.58 × 2,837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.32x = 40,055,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,055,231.09/9,413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.17

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