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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.29, 14,194.60 and 2,891.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.29, 14,194.60 and 2,891.14 is: 4,336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.29 : 14,194.60 = 2,891.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.29/14,194.60 = 2,891.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.29x = 14,194.60 × 2,891.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.29x = 41,038,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,038,533.13/9,464.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.15

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