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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.58, 14,151.92 and 2,862.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.58, 14,151.92 and 2,862.41 is: 4,292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.58 : 14,151.92 = 2,862.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.58/14,151.92 = 2,862.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.58x = 14,151.92 × 2,862.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.58x = 40,508,512.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,508,512.26/9,437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.26

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