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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.93, 14,240.68 and 2,919.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.93, 14,240.68 and 2,919.97 is: 4,379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.93 : 14,240.68 = 2,919.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.93/14,240.68 = 2,919.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.93x = 14,240.68 × 2,919.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.93x = 41,582,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,582,358.38/9,493.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.89

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