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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.22, 14,429.08 and 2,954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.22, 14,429.08 and 2,954.58 is: 4,432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.22 : 14,429.08 = 2,954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.22/14,429.08 = 2,954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.22x = 14,429.08 × 2,954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.22x = 42,631,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,631,871.19/9,618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.41

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