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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.59, 14,423.46 and 2,950.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.59, 14,423.46 and 2,950.92 is: 4,426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.59 : 14,423.46 = 2,950.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.59/14,423.46 = 2,950.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.59x = 14,423.46 × 2,950.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.59x = 42,562,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,562,404.47/9,614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.86

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