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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.24, 14,244.47 and 2,921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.24, 14,244.47 and 2,921.28 is: 4,382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.24 : 14,244.47 = 2,921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.24/14,244.47 = 2,921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.24x = 14,244.47 × 2,921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.24x = 41,612,085.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,612,085.32/9,495.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.42

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