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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.72, 14,199.52 and 2,892.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.72, 14,199.52 and 2,892.36 is: 4,338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.72 : 14,199.52 = 2,892.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.72/14,199.52 = 2,892.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.72x = 14,199.52 × 2,892.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.72x = 41,070,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,070,123.67/9,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.37

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