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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.36, 14,189.04 and 2,885.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.36, 14,189.04 and 2,885.52 is: 4,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.36 : 14,189.04 = 2,885.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.36/14,189.04 = 2,885.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.36x = 14,189.04 × 2,885.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.36x = 40,942,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942,758.70/9,459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.28

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