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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.29, 14,190.39 and 2,886.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.29, 14,190.39 and 2,886.45 is: 4,329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.29 : 14,190.39 = 2,886.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.29/14,190.39 = 2,886.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.29x = 14,190.39 × 2,886.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.29x = 40,959,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,959,851.22/9,460.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.66

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