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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.89, 14,126.70 and 2,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.89, 14,126.70 and 2,843.60 is: 4,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.89 : 14,126.70 = 2,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.89/14,126.70 = 2,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.89x = 14,126.70 × 2,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.89x = 40,170,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,170,684.12/9,416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.81

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