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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.56, 14,149.92 and 2,859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.56, 14,149.92 and 2,859.48 is: 4,289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.56 : 14,149.92 = 2,859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.56/14,149.92 = 2,859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.56x = 14,149.92 × 2,859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.56x = 40,461,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,461,413.24/9,433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.09

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