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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.83, 14,152.21 and 2,858.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.83, 14,152.21 and 2,858.45 is: 4,288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.83 : 14,152.21 = 2,858.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.83/14,152.21 = 2,858.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.83x = 14,152.21 × 2,858.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.83x = 40,453,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,453,384.67/9,433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.12

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