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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.92, 14,235.42 and 2,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.92, 14,235.42 and 2,914.60 is: 4,372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.92 : 14,235.42 = 2,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.92/14,235.42 = 2,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.92x = 14,235.42 × 2,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.92x = 41,490,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,490,555.13/9,488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.53

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