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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.93, 14,258.03 and 2,930.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.93, 14,258.03 and 2,930.78 is: 4,396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.93 : 14,258.03 = 2,930.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.93/14,258.03 = 2,930.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.93x = 14,258.03 × 2,930.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.93x = 41,787,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,787,170.15/9,503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.83

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