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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.49, 14,244.85 and 2,921.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.49, 14,244.85 and 2,921.53 is: 4,382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.49 : 14,244.85 = 2,921.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.49/14,244.85 = 2,921.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.49x = 14,244.85 × 2,921.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.49x = 41,616,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,616,756.62/9,495.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.79

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