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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.62, 14,196.70 and 2,799.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.62, 14,196.70 and 2,799.29 is: 4,199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.62 : 14,196.70 = 2,799.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.62/14,196.70 = 2,799.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.62x = 14,196.70 × 2,799.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.62x = 39,740,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,740,680.34/9,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.76

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