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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.29, 14,239.94 and 2,568.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.29, 14,239.94 and 2,568.33 is: 3,852.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.29 : 14,239.94 = 2,568.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.29/14,239.94 = 2,568.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.29x = 14,239.94 × 2,568.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.29x = 36,572,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,572,852.26/9,493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.50

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