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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.15, 14,126.27 and 2,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.15, 14,126.27 and 2,844 is: 4,266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.15 : 14,126.27 = 2,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.15/14,126.27 = 2,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.15x = 14,126.27 × 2,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.15x = 40,175,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,175,097.66/9,417.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.16

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