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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,434.68, 14,151.98 and 2,860.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,434.68, 14,151.98 and 2,860.85 is: 4,291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,434.68 : 14,151.98 = 2,860.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,434.68/14,151.98 = 2,860.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,434.68x = 14,151.98 × 2,860.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,434.68x = 40,486,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,486,734.52/9,434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.27

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