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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.35, 14,202.08 and 2,892.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.35, 14,202.08 and 2,892.36 is: 4,339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.35 : 14,202.08 = 2,892.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.35/14,202.08 = 2,892.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.35x = 14,202.08 × 2,892.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.35x = 41,077,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,077,499.83/9,466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.32

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