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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.81, 14,240.61 and 2,919.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.81, 14,240.61 and 2,919.92 is: 4,379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.81 : 14,240.61 = 2,919.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.81/14,240.61 = 2,919.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.81x = 14,240.61 × 2,919.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.81x = 41,581,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,581,370.75/9,493.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.84

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