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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.78, 14,188.71 and 2,883.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.78, 14,188.71 and 2,883.79 is: 4,326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.78 : 14,188.71 = 2,883.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.78/14,188.71 = 2,883.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.78x = 14,188.71 × 2,883.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.78x = 40,917,189.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,917,189.07/9,457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.30

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