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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.92, 14,257.35 and 2,842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.92, 14,257.35 and 2,842.32 is: 4,263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.92 : 14,257.35 = 2,842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.92/14,257.35 = 2,842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.92x = 14,257.35 × 2,842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.92x = 40,523,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,523,951.05/9,505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.02

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