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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.97, 14,186.02 and 2,881.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.97, 14,186.02 and 2,881.99 is: 4,323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.97 : 14,186.02 = 2,881.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.97/14,186.02 = 2,881.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.97x = 14,186.02 × 2,881.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.97x = 40,883,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,883,967.78/9,455.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.61

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