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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.82, 14,154.42 and 2,860.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.82, 14,154.42 and 2,860.70 is: 4,292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.82 : 14,154.42 = 2,860.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.82/14,154.42 = 2,860.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.82x = 14,154.42 × 2,860.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.82x = 40,491,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,491,549.29/9,433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.17

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