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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.71, 14,259.10 and 2,841.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.71, 14,259.10 and 2,841.73 is: 4,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.71 : 14,259.10 = 2,841.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.71/14,259.10 = 2,841.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.71x = 14,259.10 × 2,841.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.71x = 40,520,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,520,480.15/9,504.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.20

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