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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.75, 14,198.04 and 2,891.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.75, 14,198.04 and 2,891.34 is: 4,336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.75 : 14,198.04 = 2,891.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.75/14,198.04 = 2,891.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.75x = 14,198.04 × 2,891.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.75x = 41,051,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,051,360.97/9,465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.83

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