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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.40, 14,145.60 and 2,856.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.40, 14,145.60 and 2,856.26 is: 4,284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.40 : 14,145.60 = 2,856.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.40/14,145.60 = 2,856.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.40x = 14,145.60 × 2,856.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.40x = 40,403,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,403,511.46/9,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.39

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