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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,434.53, 14,151.81 and 2,860.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,434.53, 14,151.81 and 2,860.72 is: 4,291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,434.53 : 14,151.81 = 2,860.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,434.53/14,151.81 = 2,860.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,434.53x = 14,151.81 × 2,860.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,434.53x = 40,484,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,484,365.90/9,434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.08

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