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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.05, 14,261.74 and 2,934.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.05, 14,261.74 and 2,934.29 is: 4,401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.05 : 14,261.74 = 2,934.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.05/14,261.74 = 2,934.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.05x = 14,261.74 × 2,934.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.05x = 41,848,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848,109.38/9,508.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.33

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