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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.08, 14,195.82 and 2,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.08, 14,195.82 and 2,890 is: 4,334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.08 : 14,195.82 = 2,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.08/14,195.82 = 2,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.08x = 14,195.82 × 2,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.08x = 41,025,919.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,025,919.80/9,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.91

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