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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.94, 14,131.83 and 2,846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.94, 14,131.83 and 2,846.18 is: 4,269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.94 : 14,131.83 = 2,846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.94/14,131.83 = 2,846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.94x = 14,131.83 × 2,846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.94x = 40,221,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,221,661.25/9,419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.84

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