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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.39, 14,141.79 and 2,854.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.39, 14,141.79 and 2,854.10 is: 4,281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.39 : 14,141.79 = 2,854.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.39/14,141.79 = 2,854.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.39x = 14,141.79 × 2,854.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.39x = 40,362,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,362,118.19/9,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.37

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