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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.60, 14,262.12 and 2,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.60, 14,262.12 and 2,934.24 is: 4,401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.60 : 14,262.12 = 2,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.60/14,262.12 = 2,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.60x = 14,262.12 × 2,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.60x = 41,848,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848,482.99/9,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.58

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