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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.66, 14,194.74 and 2,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.66, 14,194.74 and 2,889.36 is: 4,334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.66 : 14,194.74 = 2,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.66/14,194.74 = 2,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.66x = 14,194.74 × 2,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.66x = 41,013,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,013,713.97/9,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.27

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