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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.76, 14,152.67 and 2,860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.76, 14,152.67 and 2,860.44 is: 4,291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.76 : 14,152.67 = 2,860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.76/14,152.67 = 2,860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.76x = 14,152.67 × 2,860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.76x = 40,482,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,482,806.73/9,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.27

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