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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.62, 14,153.63 and 2,861.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.62, 14,153.63 and 2,861.79 is: 4,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.62 : 14,153.63 = 2,861.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.62/14,153.63 = 2,861.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.62x = 14,153.63 × 2,861.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.62x = 40,504,702.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,504,702.49/9,435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.75

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