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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.09, 14,196.61 and 2,895.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.09, 14,196.61 and 2,895.85 is: 4,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.09 : 14,196.61 = 2,895.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.09/14,196.61 = 2,895.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.09x = 14,196.61 × 2,895.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.09x = 41,111,253.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,111,253.07/9,465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.46

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