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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.96, 14,145.66 and 2,854.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.96, 14,145.66 and 2,854.73 is: 4,282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.96 : 14,145.66 = 2,854.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.96/14,145.66 = 2,854.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.96x = 14,145.66 × 2,854.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.96x = 40,381,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,381,969.24/9,428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.76

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