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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.34, 14,201.52 and 2,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.34, 14,201.52 and 2,893 is: 4,340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.34 : 14,201.52 = 2,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.34/14,201.52 = 2,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.34x = 14,201.52 × 2,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.34x = 41,084,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,084,997.36/9,466.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.11

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