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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.91, 14,126.95 and 2,844.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.91, 14,126.95 and 2,844.15 is: 4,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.91 : 14,126.95 = 2,844.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.91/14,126.95 = 2,844.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.91x = 14,126.95 × 2,844.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.91x = 40,179,164.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,179,164.84/9,417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.25

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