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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.80, 14,142.60 and 2,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.80, 14,142.60 and 2,854.80 is: 4,281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.80 : 14,142.60 = 2,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.80/14,142.60 = 2,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.80x = 14,142.60 × 2,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.80x = 40,374,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,374,294.48/9,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.11

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