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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,418.03, 14,129.58 and 2,844.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,418.03, 14,129.58 and 2,844.43 is: 4,267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,418.03 : 14,129.58 = 2,844.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,418.03/14,129.58 = 2,844.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,418.03x = 14,129.58 × 2,844.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,418.03x = 40,190,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,190,601.24/9,418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.41

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