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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.62, 14,243.66 and 2,921.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.62, 14,243.66 and 2,921.86 is: 4,382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.62 : 14,243.66 = 2,921.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.62/14,243.66 = 2,921.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.62x = 14,243.66 × 2,921.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.62x = 41,617,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,617,980.41/9,495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.86

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