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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.79, 14,189.16 and 2,885.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.79, 14,189.16 and 2,885.46 is: 4,328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.79 : 14,189.16 = 2,885.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.79/14,189.16 = 2,885.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.79x = 14,189.16 × 2,885.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.79x = 40,942,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942,239.19/9,459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.03

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