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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.80, 14,156.72 and 2,864.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.80, 14,156.72 and 2,864.04 is: 4,296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.80 : 14,156.72 = 2,864.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.80/14,156.72 = 2,864.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.80x = 14,156.72 × 2,864.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.80x = 40,545,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,545,412.35/9,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.07

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