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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.79, 14,256.51 and 2,930.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.79, 14,256.51 and 2,930.29 is: 4,395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.79 : 14,256.51 = 2,930.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.79/14,256.51 = 2,930.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.79x = 14,256.51 × 2,930.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.79x = 41,775,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,775,708.69/9,504.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.23

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