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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.49, 14,122.26 and 2,840.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.49, 14,122.26 and 2,840.34 is: 4,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.49 : 14,122.26 = 2,840.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.49/14,122.26 = 2,840.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.49x = 14,122.26 × 2,840.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.49x = 40,112,019.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,112,019.97/9,413.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.12

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