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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.25, 14,143.17 and 2,853.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.25, 14,143.17 and 2,853.06 is: 4,280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.25 : 14,143.17 = 2,853.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.25/14,143.17 = 2,853.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.25x = 14,143.17 × 2,853.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.25x = 40,351,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,351,312.60/9,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.29

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