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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.40, 14,254.47 and 2,929.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.40, 14,254.47 and 2,929.02 is: 4,393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.40 : 14,254.47 = 2,929.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.40/14,254.47 = 2,929.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.40x = 14,254.47 × 2,929.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.40x = 41,751,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,751,627.72/9,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.34

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