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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.32, 14,141.06 and 2,854.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.32, 14,141.06 and 2,854.02 is: 4,281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.32 : 14,141.06 = 2,854.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.32/14,141.06 = 2,854.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.32x = 14,141.06 × 2,854.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.32x = 40,358,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,358,853.79/9,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.05

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