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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.95, 14,200.45 and 2,893.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.95, 14,200.45 and 2,893.10 is: 4,339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.95 : 14,200.45 = 2,893.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.95/14,200.45 = 2,893.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.95x = 14,200.45 × 2,893.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.95x = 41,083,393.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,083,393.06/9,466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.67

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