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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,506.87, 14,260.37 and 2,932.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,506.87, 14,260.37 and 2,932.91 is: 4,399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506.87 : 14,260.37 = 2,932.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506.87/14,260.37 = 2,932.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506.87x = 14,260.37 × 2,932.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506.87x = 41,824,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,824,295.81/9,506.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.38

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