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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.52, 14,145.39 and 2,856.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.52, 14,145.39 and 2,856.51 is: 4,284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.52 : 14,145.39 = 2,856.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.52/14,145.39 = 2,856.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.52x = 14,145.39 × 2,856.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.52x = 40,406,447.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,406,447.99/9,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.65

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