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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,494.49, 14,243.35 and 2,920.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,494.49, 14,243.35 and 2,920.53 is: 4,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,494.49 : 14,243.35 = 2,920.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,494.49/14,243.35 = 2,920.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,494.49x = 14,243.35 × 2,920.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,494.49x = 41,598,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,598,130.98/9,494.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.29

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