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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,494.80, 14,243.83 and 2,920.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,494.80, 14,243.83 and 2,920.84 is: 4,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,494.80 : 14,243.83 = 2,920.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,494.80/14,243.83 = 2,920.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,494.80x = 14,243.83 × 2,920.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,494.80x = 41,603,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,603,905.51/9,494.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.76

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