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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.74, 14,195.48 and 2,888.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.74, 14,195.48 and 2,888.07 is: 4,332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.74 : 14,195.48 = 2,888.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.74/14,195.48 = 2,888.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.74x = 14,195.48 × 2,888.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.74x = 40,997,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,997,472.25/9,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.52

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