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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.77, 14,150.66 and 2,860.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.77, 14,150.66 and 2,860.62 is: 4,290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.77 : 14,150.66 = 2,860.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.77/14,150.66 = 2,860.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.77x = 14,150.66 × 2,860.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.77x = 40,479,646.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,479,646.71/9,433.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.93

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