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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.66, 14,257 and 2,930.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.66, 14,257 and 2,930.86 is: 4,396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.66 : 14,257 = 2,930.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.66/14,257 = 2,930.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.66x = 14,257 × 2,930.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.66x = 41,785,271.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785,271.02/9,504.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.29

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