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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.90, 14,295.66 and 2,869.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.90, 14,295.66 and 2,869.42 is: 4,302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.90 : 14,295.66 = 2,869.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.90/14,295.66 = 2,869.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.90x = 14,295.66 × 2,869.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.90x = 41,020,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,020,252.72/9,533.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.57

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