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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.33, 14,195.52 and 2,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.33, 14,195.52 and 2,889 is: 4,334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.33 : 14,195.52 = 2,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.33/14,195.52 = 2,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.33x = 14,195.52 × 2,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.33x = 41,010,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,010,857.28/9,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.12

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