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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.84, 14,120.71 and 2,297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.84, 14,120.71 and 2,297.99 is: 3,446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.84 : 14,120.71 = 2,297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.84/14,120.71 = 2,297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.84x = 14,120.71 × 2,297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.84x = 32,449,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449,250.37/9,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.97

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