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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.39, 14,127.45 and 2,844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.39, 14,127.45 and 2,844.10 is: 4,266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.39 : 14,127.45 = 2,844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.39/14,127.45 = 2,844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.39x = 14,127.45 × 2,844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.39x = 40,179,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,179,880.55/9,417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.56

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