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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.62, 14,171.32 and 2,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.62, 14,171.32 and 2,693.73 is: 4,040.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.62 : 14,171.32 = 2,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.62/14,171.32 = 2,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.62x = 14,171.32 × 2,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.62x = 38,173,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,173,709.82/9,448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.14

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