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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.37, 14,126.84 and 2,842.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.37, 14,126.84 and 2,842.16 is: 4,263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.37 : 14,126.84 = 2,842.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.37/14,126.84 = 2,842.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.37x = 14,126.84 × 2,842.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.37x = 40,150,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,150,782.00/9,416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.93

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