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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.88, 14,197.88 and 2,889.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.88, 14,197.88 and 2,889.89 is: 4,335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.88 : 14,197.88 = 2,889.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.88/14,197.88 = 2,889.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.88x = 14,197.88 × 2,889.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.88x = 41,030,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,030,311.43/9,463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.46

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