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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.51, 14,155.66 and 2,863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.51, 14,155.66 and 2,863.76 is: 4,295.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.51 : 14,155.66 = 2,863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.51/14,155.66 = 2,863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.51x = 14,155.66 × 2,863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.51x = 40,538,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,538,345.68/9,437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.45

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