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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.62, 14,256.15 and 2,928.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.62, 14,256.15 and 2,928.66 is: 4,393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.62 : 14,256.15 = 2,928.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.62/14,256.15 = 2,928.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.62x = 14,256.15 × 2,928.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.62x = 41,751,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,751,416.26/9,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.67

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