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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.43, 14,129.66 and 2,845.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.43, 14,129.66 and 2,845.45 is: 4,268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.43 : 14,129.66 = 2,845.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.43/14,129.66 = 2,845.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.43x = 14,129.66 × 2,845.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.43x = 40,205,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,205,241.05/9,419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.33

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