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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.44, 14,240.52 and 2,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.44, 14,240.52 and 2,919 is: 4,377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.44 : 14,240.52 = 2,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.44/14,240.52 = 2,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.44x = 14,240.52 × 2,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.44x = 41,568,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,568,077.88/9,496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.23

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