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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.98, 14,187.94 and 2,884.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.98, 14,187.94 and 2,884.65 is: 4,326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.98 : 14,187.94 = 2,884.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.98/14,187.94 = 2,884.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.98x = 14,187.94 × 2,884.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.98x = 40,927,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,927,180.70/9,458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.81

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