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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.96, 14,193.66 and 2,887.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.96, 14,193.66 and 2,887.15 is: 4,331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.96 : 14,193.66 = 2,887.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.96/14,193.66 = 2,887.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.96x = 14,193.66 × 2,887.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.96x = 40,979,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,979,225.47/9,460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.40

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