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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.62, 14,156.97 and 2,863.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.62, 14,156.97 and 2,863.29 is: 4,295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.62 : 14,156.97 = 2,863.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.62/14,156.97 = 2,863.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.62x = 14,156.97 × 2,863.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.62x = 40,535,510.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,535,510.63/9,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.55

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