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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,491.40, 14,237.33 and 2,917.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,491.40, 14,237.33 and 2,917.64 is: 4,376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,491.40 : 14,237.33 = 2,917.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,491.40/14,237.33 = 2,917.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,491.40x = 14,237.33 × 2,917.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,491.40x = 41,539,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539,424.51/9,491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.53

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