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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.59, 14,158.65 and 2,865.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.59, 14,158.65 and 2,865.81 is: 4,298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.59 : 14,158.65 = 2,865.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.59/14,158.65 = 2,865.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.59x = 14,158.65 × 2,865.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.59x = 40,576,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,576,000.76/9,439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.49

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