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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.09, 14,243.73 and 2,922.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.09, 14,243.73 and 2,922.94 is: 4,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.09 : 14,243.73 = 2,922.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.09/14,243.73 = 2,922.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.09x = 14,243.73 × 2,922.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.09x = 41,633,568.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,633,568.17/9,496.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.29

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