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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,506.54, 14,259.99 and 2,932.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,506.54, 14,259.99 and 2,932.71 is: 4,399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506.54 : 14,259.99 = 2,932.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506.54/14,259.99 = 2,932.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506.54x = 14,259.99 × 2,932.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506.54x = 41,820,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,820,415.27/9,506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.12

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