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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.91, 14,156.90 and 2,864.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.91, 14,156.90 and 2,864.15 is: 4,296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.91 : 14,156.90 = 2,864.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.91/14,156.90 = 2,864.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.91x = 14,156.90 × 2,864.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.91x = 40,547,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,547,485.14/9,437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.24

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