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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.37, 14,128.34 and 2,843.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.37, 14,128.34 and 2,843.16 is: 4,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.37 : 14,128.34 = 2,843.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.37/14,128.34 = 2,843.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.37x = 14,128.34 × 2,843.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.37x = 40,169,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,169,131.15/9,417.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.43

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