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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.61, 14,193.37 and 2,888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.61, 14,193.37 and 2,888.28 is: 4,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.61 : 14,193.37 = 2,888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.61/14,193.37 = 2,888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.61x = 14,193.37 × 2,888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.61x = 40,994,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,994,426.70/9,462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.25

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