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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.72, 14,197.98 and 2,889.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.72, 14,197.98 and 2,889.64 is: 4,335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.72 : 14,197.98 = 2,889.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.72/14,197.98 = 2,889.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.72x = 14,197.98 × 2,889.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.72x = 41,027,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,027,050.93/9,463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.19

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