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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.76, 14,229.52 and 2,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.76, 14,229.52 and 2,912.40 is: 4,368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.76 : 14,229.52 = 2,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.76/14,229.52 = 2,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.76x = 14,229.52 × 2,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.76x = 41,442,054.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442,054.05/9,486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.41

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