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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.94, 14,264.18 and 2,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.94, 14,264.18 and 2,845 is: 4,268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.94 : 14,264.18 = 2,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.94/14,264.18 = 2,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.94x = 14,264.18 × 2,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.94x = 40,581,592.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,581,592.10/9,507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.18

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