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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.30, 14,193.39 and 2,888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.30, 14,193.39 and 2,888.46 is: 4,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.30 : 14,193.39 = 2,888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.30/14,193.39 = 2,888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.30x = 14,193.39 × 2,888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.30x = 40,997,039.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,997,039.28/9,462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.67

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