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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,500.49, 14,250.81 and 2,926.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,500.49, 14,250.81 and 2,926.73 is: 4,390.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,500.49 : 14,250.81 = 2,926.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,500.49/14,250.81 = 2,926.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,500.49x = 14,250.81 × 2,926.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,500.49x = 41,708,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,708,273.15/9,500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.12

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