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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.96, 14,141.64 and 2,764.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.96, 14,141.64 and 2,764.62 is: 4,145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.96 : 14,141.64 = 2,764.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.96/14,141.64 = 2,764.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.96x = 14,141.64 × 2,764.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.96x = 39,096,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,096,260.78/9,429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.96

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