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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.34, 14,158.90 and 2,864.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.34, 14,158.90 and 2,864.94 is: 4,296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.34 : 14,158.90 = 2,864.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.34/14,158.90 = 2,864.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.34x = 14,158.90 × 2,864.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.34x = 40,564,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,564,398.97/9,440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.92

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