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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.91, 14,149.29 and 2,858.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.91, 14,149.29 and 2,858.53 is: 4,287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.91 : 14,149.29 = 2,858.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.91/14,149.29 = 2,858.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.91x = 14,149.29 × 2,858.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.91x = 40,446,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,446,169.94/9,433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.32

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