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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.93, 14,156.73 and 2,417.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.93, 14,156.73 and 2,417.87 is: 3,626.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.93 : 14,156.73 = 2,417.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.93/14,156.73 = 2,417.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.93x = 14,156.73 × 2,417.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.93x = 34,229,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229,132.77/9,437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.76

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