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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.28, 14,145.36 and 2,314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.28, 14,145.36 and 2,314.43 is: 3,471.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.28 : 14,145.36 = 2,314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.28/14,145.36 = 2,314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.28x = 14,145.36 × 2,314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.28x = 32,738,374.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,738,374.82/9,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.62

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