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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.04, 14,196.64 and 2,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.04, 14,196.64 and 2,889.28 is: 4,334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.04 : 14,196.64 = 2,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.04/14,196.64 = 2,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.04x = 14,196.64 × 2,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.04x = 41,018,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,018,068.02/9,463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.56

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