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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.82, 14,143.31 and 2,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.82, 14,143.31 and 2,855.52 is: 4,283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.82 : 14,143.31 = 2,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.82/14,143.31 = 2,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.82x = 14,143.31 × 2,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.82x = 40,386,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,386,490.29/9,428.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.30

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