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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.97, 14,140.50 and 2,853.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.97, 14,140.50 and 2,853.10 is: 4,279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.97 : 14,140.50 = 2,853.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.97/14,140.50 = 2,853.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.97x = 14,140.50 × 2,853.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.97x = 40,344,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,344,260.55/9,426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.66

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