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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,491.08, 14,236.64 and 2,917.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,491.08, 14,236.64 and 2,917.23 is: 4,375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,491.08 : 14,236.64 = 2,917.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,491.08/14,236.64 = 2,917.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,491.08x = 14,236.64 × 2,917.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,491.08x = 41,531,553.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,531,553.31/9,491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.85

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