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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.68, 14,197.74 and 2,891.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.68, 14,197.74 and 2,891.36 is: 4,337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.68 : 14,197.74 = 2,891.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.68/14,197.74 = 2,891.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.68x = 14,197.74 × 2,891.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.68x = 41,050,777.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,050,777.53/9,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.26

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