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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.42, 14,127.30 and 2,843.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.42, 14,127.30 and 2,843.58 is: 4,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.42 : 14,127.30 = 2,843.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.42/14,127.30 = 2,843.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.42x = 14,127.30 × 2,843.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.42x = 40,172,107.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172,107.73/9,417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.72

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