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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.83, 14,240.61 and 2,919.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.83, 14,240.61 and 2,919.57 is: 4,379.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.83 : 14,240.61 = 2,919.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.83/14,240.61 = 2,919.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.83x = 14,240.61 × 2,919.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.83x = 41,576,457.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,576,457.74/9,492.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.77

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