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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.96, 14,194.44 and 2,888.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.96, 14,194.44 and 2,888.79 is: 4,333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.96 : 14,194.44 = 2,888.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.96/14,194.44 = 2,888.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.96x = 14,194.44 × 2,888.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.96x = 41,004,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,004,756.33/9,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.19

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