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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,487.07, 14,232.72 and 2,913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,487.07, 14,232.72 and 2,913.92 is: 4,371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,487.07 : 14,232.72 = 2,913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,487.07/14,232.72 = 2,913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,487.07x = 14,232.72 × 2,913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,487.07x = 41,472,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,472,936.30/9,487.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.52

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