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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.98, 14,245.65 and 2,923.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.98, 14,245.65 and 2,923.16 is: 4,384.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.98 : 14,245.65 = 2,923.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.98/14,245.65 = 2,923.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.98x = 14,245.65 × 2,923.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.98x = 41,642,259.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,642,259.01/9,496.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.79

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