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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.34, 14,203.38 and 2,895.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.34, 14,203.38 and 2,895.56 is: 4,343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.34 : 14,203.38 = 2,895.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.34/14,203.38 = 2,895.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.34x = 14,203.38 × 2,895.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.34x = 41,126,738.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,126,738.99/9,469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.15

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