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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.38, 14,285.26 and 2,860.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.38, 14,285.26 and 2,860.14 is: 4,290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.38 : 14,285.26 = 2,860.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.38/14,285.26 = 2,860.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.38x = 14,285.26 × 2,860.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.38x = 40,857,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,857,843.54/9,523.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.27

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