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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.50, 14,163.78 and 2,868.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.50, 14,163.78 and 2,868.54 is: 4,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.50 : 14,163.78 = 2,868.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.50/14,163.78 = 2,868.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.50x = 14,163.78 × 2,868.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.50x = 40,629,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,629,369.48/9,442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.82

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