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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.49, 14,241.85 and 2,919.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.49, 14,241.85 and 2,919.53 is: 4,379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.49 : 14,241.85 = 2,919.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.49/14,241.85 = 2,919.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.49x = 14,241.85 × 2,919.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.49x = 41,579,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,579,429.82/9,493.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.79

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