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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,500.15, 14,249.32 and 2,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,500.15, 14,249.32 and 2,926.40 is: 4,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,500.15 : 14,249.32 = 2,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,500.15/14,249.32 = 2,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,500.15x = 14,249.32 × 2,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,500.15x = 41,699,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,699,131.49/9,500.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.31

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