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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.93, 14,239.18 and 2,918.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.93, 14,239.18 and 2,918.97 is: 4,378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.93 : 14,239.18 = 2,918.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.93/14,239.18 = 2,918.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.93x = 14,239.18 × 2,918.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.93x = 41,563,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,563,739.24/9,492.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.39

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