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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.43, 14,145.71 and 2,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.43, 14,145.71 and 2,856.60 is: 4,284.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.43 : 14,145.71 = 2,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.43/14,145.71 = 2,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.43x = 14,145.71 × 2,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.43x = 40,408,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,408,620.90/9,430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.92

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