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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.82, 14,201.25 and 2,892.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.82, 14,201.25 and 2,892.22 is: 4,339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.82 : 14,201.25 = 2,892.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.82/14,201.25 = 2,892.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.82x = 14,201.25 × 2,892.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.82x = 41,073,139.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,073,139.28/9,465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.10

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