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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.96, 14,255.76 and 2,929.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.96, 14,255.76 and 2,929.66 is: 4,394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.96 : 14,255.76 = 2,929.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.96/14,255.76 = 2,929.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.96x = 14,255.76 × 2,929.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.96x = 41,764,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,764,529.84/9,502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.90

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