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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.48, 14,195.93 and 2,888.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.48, 14,195.93 and 2,888.66 is: 4,333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.48 : 14,195.93 = 2,888.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.48/14,195.93 = 2,888.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.48x = 14,195.93 × 2,888.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.48x = 41,007,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,007,257.87/9,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.67

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