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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.49, 14,192.48 and 2,889.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.49, 14,192.48 and 2,889.34 is: 4,333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.49 : 14,192.48 = 2,889.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.49/14,192.48 = 2,889.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.49x = 14,192.48 × 2,889.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.49x = 41,006,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,006,871.91/9,462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.62

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