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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.30, 14,196.38 and 2,890.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.30, 14,196.38 and 2,890.46 is: 4,335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.30 : 14,196.38 = 2,890.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.30/14,196.38 = 2,890.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.30x = 14,196.38 × 2,890.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.30x = 41,034,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,034,068.53/9,464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.67

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