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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.70, 14,125.01 and 2,842.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.70, 14,125.01 and 2,842.65 is: 4,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.70 : 14,125.01 = 2,842.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.70/14,125.01 = 2,842.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.70x = 14,125.01 × 2,842.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.70x = 40,152,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152,445.46/9,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.96

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