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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.44, 14,197.20 and 2,890.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.44, 14,197.20 and 2,890.14 is: 4,335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.44 : 14,197.20 = 2,890.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.44/14,197.20 = 2,890.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.44x = 14,197.20 × 2,890.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.44x = 41,031,895.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,031,895.61/9,463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.83

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