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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.60, 14,231.30 and 2,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.60, 14,231.30 and 2,913 is: 4,369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.60 : 14,231.30 = 2,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.60/14,231.30 = 2,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.60x = 14,231.30 × 2,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.60x = 41,455,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,455,776.90/9,488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.01

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