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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.58, 14,189.07 and 2,885.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.58, 14,189.07 and 2,885.50 is: 4,328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.58 : 14,189.07 = 2,885.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.58/14,189.07 = 2,885.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.58x = 14,189.07 × 2,885.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.58x = 40,942,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942,561.49/9,459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.16

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