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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.56, 14,198.94 and 2,890.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.56, 14,198.94 and 2,890.84 is: 4,336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.56 : 14,198.94 = 2,890.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.56/14,198.94 = 2,890.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.56x = 14,198.94 × 2,890.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.56x = 41,046,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,046,863.71/9,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.90

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