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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.51, 14,198.29 and 2,889.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.51, 14,198.29 and 2,889.15 is: 4,334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.51 : 14,198.29 = 2,889.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.51/14,198.29 = 2,889.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.51x = 14,198.29 × 2,889.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.51x = 41,020,975.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,020,975.11/9,464.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.19

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