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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.84, 14,153.65 and 2,861.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.84, 14,153.65 and 2,861.44 is: 4,291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.84 : 14,153.65 = 2,861.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.84/14,153.65 = 2,861.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.84x = 14,153.65 × 2,861.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.84x = 40,499,820.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,499,820.26/9,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.67

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