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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.93, 14,155.42 and 2,863.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.93, 14,155.42 and 2,863.17 is: 4,294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.93 : 14,155.42 = 2,863.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.93/14,155.42 = 2,863.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.93x = 14,155.42 × 2,863.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.93x = 40,529,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,529,373.88/9,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.76

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