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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.82, 14,258.47 and 2,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.82, 14,258.47 and 2,934.15 is: 4,399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.82 : 14,258.47 = 2,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.82/14,258.47 = 2,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.82x = 14,258.47 × 2,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.82x = 41,836,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,836,489.75/9,508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.76

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