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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.68, 14,153.04 and 2,860.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.68, 14,153.04 and 2,860.92 is: 4,290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.68 : 14,153.04 = 2,860.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.68/14,153.04 = 2,860.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.68x = 14,153.04 × 2,860.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.68x = 40,490,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,490,715.20/9,436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.78

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