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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.44, 13,923.90 and 2,958.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.44, 13,923.90 and 2,958.66 is: 4,436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.44 : 13,923.90 = 2,958.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.44/13,923.90 = 2,958.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.44x = 13,923.90 × 2,958.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.44x = 41,196,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,196,085.97/9,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.64

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