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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.48, 14,260.41 and 2,933.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.48, 14,260.41 and 2,933.72 is: 4,400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.48 : 14,260.41 = 2,933.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.48/14,260.41 = 2,933.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.48x = 14,260.41 × 2,933.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.48x = 41,835,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,835,978.72/9,507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.32

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