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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.81, 14,228.93 and 2,466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.81, 14,228.93 and 2,466.10 is: 3,699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.81 : 14,228.93 = 2,466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.81/14,228.93 = 2,466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.81x = 14,228.93 × 2,466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.81x = 35,089,964.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,089,964.27/9,485.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.21

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