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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.32, 14,151.35 and 2,860.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.32, 14,151.35 and 2,860.56 is: 4,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.32 : 14,151.35 = 2,860.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.32/14,151.35 = 2,860.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.32x = 14,151.35 × 2,860.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.32x = 40,480,785.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,480,785.76/9,435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.35

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