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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.61, 14,246.81 and 2,922.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.61, 14,246.81 and 2,922.55 is: 4,384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.61 : 14,246.81 = 2,922.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.61/14,246.81 = 2,922.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.61x = 14,246.81 × 2,922.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.61x = 41,637,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,637,014.57/9,496.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.41

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