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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.22, 14,192.57 and 2,885.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.22, 14,192.57 and 2,885.99 is: 4,329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.22 : 14,192.57 = 2,885.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.22/14,192.57 = 2,885.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.22x = 14,192.57 × 2,885.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.22x = 40,959,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,959,551.35/9,460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.66

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