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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.92, 14,254.34 and 2,839.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.92, 14,254.34 and 2,839.48 is: 4,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.92 : 14,254.34 = 2,839.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.92/14,254.34 = 2,839.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.92x = 14,254.34 × 2,839.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.92x = 40,474,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,474,863.51/9,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.20

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