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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.83, 14,143.28 and 2,853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.83, 14,143.28 and 2,853.68 is: 4,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.83 : 14,143.28 = 2,853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.83/14,143.28 = 2,853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.83x = 14,143.28 × 2,853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.83x = 40,360,310.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,360,310.29/9,426.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.43

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