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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.82, 14,152.92 and 2,859.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.82, 14,152.92 and 2,859.67 is: 4,290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.82 : 14,152.92 = 2,859.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.82/14,152.92 = 2,859.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.82x = 14,152.92 × 2,859.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.82x = 40,472,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,472,680.74/9,432.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.62

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