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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.35, 14,162.79 and 2,868.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.35, 14,162.79 and 2,868.57 is: 4,302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.35 : 14,162.79 = 2,868.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.35/14,162.79 = 2,868.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.35x = 14,162.79 × 2,868.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.35x = 40,626,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,626,954.51/9,442.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.63

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