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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.28, 14,149.86 and 2,317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.28, 14,149.86 and 2,317.43 is: 3,476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.28 : 14,149.86 = 2,317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.28/14,149.86 = 2,317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.28x = 14,149.86 × 2,317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.28x = 32,791,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,791,310.06/9,433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.13

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