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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.27, 14,148.42 and 2,858.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.27, 14,148.42 and 2,858.51 is: 4,287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.27 : 14,148.42 = 2,858.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.27/14,148.42 = 2,858.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.27x = 14,148.42 × 2,858.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.27x = 40,443,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,443,400.05/9,432.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.77

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