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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.93, 14,157.99 and 2,864.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.93, 14,157.99 and 2,864.97 is: 4,297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.93 : 14,157.99 = 2,864.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.93/14,157.99 = 2,864.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.93x = 14,157.99 × 2,864.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.93x = 40,562,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,562,216.61/9,438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.33

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