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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.40, 14,233.26 and 2,919.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.40, 14,233.26 and 2,919.18 is: 4,378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.40 : 14,233.26 = 2,919.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.40/14,233.26 = 2,919.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.40x = 14,233.26 × 2,919.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.40x = 41,549,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,549,447.93/9,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.97

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