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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.28, 14,245.68 and 2,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.28, 14,245.68 and 2,921.60 is: 4,382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.28 : 14,245.68 = 2,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.28/14,245.68 = 2,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.28x = 14,245.68 × 2,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.28x = 41,620,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,620,178.69/9,496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.79

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