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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.47, 14,243.65 and 2,921.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.47, 14,243.65 and 2,921.91 is: 4,382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.47 : 14,243.65 = 2,921.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.47/14,243.65 = 2,921.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.47x = 14,243.65 × 2,921.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.47x = 41,618,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,618,602.65/9,496.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.53

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