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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.67, 14,153.54 and 2,861.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.67, 14,153.54 and 2,861.91 is: 4,292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.67 : 14,153.54 = 2,861.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.67/14,153.54 = 2,861.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.67x = 14,153.54 × 2,861.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.67x = 40,506,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,506,143.35/9,435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.88

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