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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.82, 14,203.27 and 2,894.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.82, 14,203.27 and 2,894.98 is: 4,342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.82 : 14,203.27 = 2,894.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.82/14,203.27 = 2,894.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.82x = 14,203.27 × 2,894.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.82x = 41,118,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,118,182.58/9,468.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.48

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