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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.34, 14,238.73 and 2,829.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.34, 14,238.73 and 2,829.71 is: 4,244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.34 : 14,238.73 = 2,829.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.34/14,238.73 = 2,829.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.34x = 14,238.73 × 2,829.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.34x = 40,291,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,291,476.67/9,493.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.18

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