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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.40, 14,245.95 and 2,923.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.40, 14,245.95 and 2,923.12 is: 4,385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.40 : 14,245.95 = 2,923.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.40/14,245.95 = 2,923.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.40x = 14,245.95 × 2,923.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.40x = 41,642,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,642,621.36/9,496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.10

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