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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.42, 14,255.12 and 2,929.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.42, 14,255.12 and 2,929.61 is: 4,394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.42 : 14,255.12 = 2,929.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.42/14,255.12 = 2,929.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.42x = 14,255.12 × 2,929.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.42x = 41,761,878.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,761,878.15/9,503.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.41

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