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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.36, 14,244.93 and 2,921.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.36, 14,244.93 and 2,921.30 is: 4,382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.36 : 14,244.93 = 2,921.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.36/14,244.93 = 2,921.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.36x = 14,244.93 × 2,921.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.36x = 41,613,642.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,613,642.78/9,495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.52

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