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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.22, 14,198.06 and 2,891.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.22, 14,198.06 and 2,891.46 is: 4,337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.22 : 14,198.06 = 2,891.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.22/14,198.06 = 2,891.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.22x = 14,198.06 × 2,891.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.22x = 41,053,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,053,122.57/9,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.26

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