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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.35, 14,255.73 and 2,930.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.35, 14,255.73 and 2,930.59 is: 4,395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.35 : 14,255.73 = 2,930.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.35/14,255.73 = 2,930.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.35x = 14,255.73 × 2,930.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.35x = 41,777,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,777,699.78/9,504.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.64

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