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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.96, 14,260.98 and 2,842.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.96, 14,260.98 and 2,842.98 is: 4,265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.96 : 14,260.98 = 2,842.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.96/14,260.98 = 2,842.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.96x = 14,260.98 × 2,842.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.96x = 40,543,666.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,543,666.71/9,505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.08

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