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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.95, 14,230.97 and 2,823.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.95, 14,230.97 and 2,823.88 is: 4,235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.95 : 14,230.97 = 2,823.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.95/14,230.97 = 2,823.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.95x = 14,230.97 × 2,823.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.95x = 40,186,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,186,531.20/9,488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.09

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