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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,434.52, 14,151.78 and 2,861.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,434.52, 14,151.78 and 2,861.37 is: 4,292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,434.52 : 14,151.78 = 2,861.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,434.52/14,151.78 = 2,861.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,434.52x = 14,151.78 × 2,861.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,434.52x = 40,493,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,493,478.74/9,434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.06

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