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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.22, 14,232.73 and 2,914.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.22, 14,232.73 and 2,914.66 is: 4,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.22 : 14,232.73 = 2,914.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.22/14,232.73 = 2,914.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.22x = 14,232.73 × 2,914.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.22x = 41,483,568.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,483,568.82/9,488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.12

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