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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.84, 14,155.16 and 2,862.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.84, 14,155.16 and 2,862.44 is: 4,293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.84 : 14,155.16 = 2,862.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.84/14,155.16 = 2,862.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.84x = 14,155.16 × 2,862.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.84x = 40,518,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,518,211.10/9,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.17

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