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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.64, 14,192.82 and 2,889.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.64, 14,192.82 and 2,889.30 is: 4,332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.64 : 14,192.82 = 2,889.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.64/14,192.82 = 2,889.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.64x = 14,192.82 × 2,889.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.64x = 41,007,314.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,007,314.83/9,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.69

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