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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.64, 14,202.44 and 2,894.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.64, 14,202.44 and 2,894.31 is: 4,341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.64 : 14,202.44 = 2,894.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.64/14,202.44 = 2,894.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.64x = 14,202.44 × 2,894.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.64x = 41,106,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,106,260.50/9,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.31

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