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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.98, 14,123.97 and 2,842.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.98, 14,123.97 and 2,842.02 is: 4,263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.98 : 14,123.97 = 2,842.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.98/14,123.97 = 2,842.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.98x = 14,123.97 × 2,842.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.98x = 40,140,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,140,605.22/9,415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.03

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