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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.49, 14,244.81 and 2,922.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.49, 14,244.81 and 2,922.73 is: 4,384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.49 : 14,244.81 = 2,922.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.49/14,244.81 = 2,922.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.49x = 14,244.81 × 2,922.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.49x = 41,633,783.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,633,783.53/9,496.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.12

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