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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.64, 14,151.06 and 2,861.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.64, 14,151.06 and 2,861.88 is: 4,291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.64 : 14,151.06 = 2,861.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.64/14,151.06 = 2,861.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.64x = 14,151.06 × 2,861.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.64x = 40,498,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,498,635.59/9,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.18

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