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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.07, 14,142.18 and 2,854.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.07, 14,142.18 and 2,854.77 is: 4,282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.07 : 14,142.18 = 2,854.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.07/14,142.18 = 2,854.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.07x = 14,142.18 × 2,854.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.07x = 40,372,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,372,671.20/9,428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.18

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