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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.81, 14,199.99 and 2,801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.81, 14,199.99 and 2,801.48 is: 4,203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.81 : 14,199.99 = 2,801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.81/14,199.99 = 2,801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.81x = 14,199.99 × 2,801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.81x = 39,780,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,780,916.99/9,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.04

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