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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.44, 14,146.19 and 2,766.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.44, 14,146.19 and 2,766.48 is: 4,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.44 : 14,146.19 = 2,766.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.44/14,146.19 = 2,766.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.44x = 14,146.19 × 2,766.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.44x = 39,135,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,135,151.71/9,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.32

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