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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.50, 14,157.84 and 2,864.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.50, 14,157.84 and 2,864.69 is: 4,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.50 : 14,157.84 = 2,864.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.50/14,157.84 = 2,864.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.50x = 14,157.84 × 2,864.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.50x = 40,557,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,557,737.56/9,438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.05

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