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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.42, 13,945.86 and 4,914.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.42, 13,945.86 and 4,914.05 is: 7,371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.42 : 13,945.86 = 4,914.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.42/13,945.86 = 4,914.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.42x = 13,945.86 × 4,914.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.42x = 68,530,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,530,583.60/9,296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.72

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