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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.34, 14,186.64 and 2,883.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.34, 14,186.64 and 2,883.62 is: 4,325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.34 : 14,186.64 = 2,883.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.34/14,186.64 = 2,883.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.34x = 14,186.64 × 2,883.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.34x = 40,908,878.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,908,878.84/9,457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.62

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