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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.46, 14,116.59 and 2,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.46, 14,116.59 and 2,837.70 is: 4,255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.46 : 14,116.59 = 2,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.46/14,116.59 = 2,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.46x = 14,116.59 × 2,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.46x = 40,058,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,058,647.44/9,413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.46

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