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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.21, 14,186.61 and 2,883.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.21, 14,186.61 and 2,883.45 is: 4,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.21 : 14,186.61 = 2,883.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.21/14,186.61 = 2,883.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.21x = 14,186.61 × 2,883.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.21x = 40,906,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,906,309.67/9,457.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.41

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