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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.35, 14,254.23 and 2,929.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.35, 14,254.23 and 2,929.59 is: 4,394.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.35 : 14,254.23 = 2,929.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.35/14,254.23 = 2,929.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.35x = 14,254.23 × 2,929.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.35x = 41,759,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,759,084.26/9,503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.14

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