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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,506.82, 14,255.47 and 2,932.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,506.82, 14,255.47 and 2,932.15 is: 4,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506.82 : 14,255.47 = 2,932.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506.82/14,255.47 = 2,932.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506.82x = 14,255.47 × 2,932.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506.82x = 41,799,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,799,176.36/9,506.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.76

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