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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.99, 14,148.02 and 2,858.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.99, 14,148.02 and 2,858.23 is: 4,287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.99 : 14,148.02 = 2,858.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.99/14,148.02 = 2,858.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.99x = 14,148.02 × 2,858.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.99x = 40,438,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,438,295.20/9,431.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.36

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