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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.29, 14,232.17 and 2,913.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.29, 14,232.17 and 2,913.45 is: 4,371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.29 : 14,232.17 = 2,913.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.29/14,232.17 = 2,913.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.29x = 14,232.17 × 2,913.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.29x = 41,464,669.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,464,669.60/9,486.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.01

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