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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.02, 14,145.03 and 2,856.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.02, 14,145.03 and 2,856.87 is: 4,285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.02 : 14,145.03 = 2,856.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.02/14,145.03 = 2,856.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.02x = 14,145.03 × 2,856.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.02x = 40,410,511.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,410,511.86/9,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.31

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