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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.93, 14,198.76 and 2,892.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.93, 14,198.76 and 2,892.13 is: 4,338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.93 : 14,198.76 = 2,892.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.93/14,198.76 = 2,892.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.93x = 14,198.76 × 2,892.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.93x = 41,064,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,064,624.26/9,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.15

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