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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.93, 14,127.68 and 2,842.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.93, 14,127.68 and 2,842.73 is: 4,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.93 : 14,127.68 = 2,842.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.93/14,127.68 = 2,842.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.93x = 14,127.68 × 2,842.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.93x = 40,161,116.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,161,116.23/9,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.78

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