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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.95, 14,252.96 and 2,928.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.95, 14,252.96 and 2,928.10 is: 4,392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.95 : 14,252.96 = 2,928.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.95/14,252.96 = 2,928.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.95x = 14,252.96 × 2,928.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.95x = 41,734,092.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,734,092.18/9,501.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.16

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