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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,490.66, 14,237.82 and 2,915.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,490.66, 14,237.82 and 2,915.68 is: 4,374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,490.66 : 14,237.82 = 2,915.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,490.66/14,237.82 = 2,915.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,490.66x = 14,237.82 × 2,915.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,490.66x = 41,512,927.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,512,927.02/9,490.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.08

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