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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.89, 14,262.44 and 2,933.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.89, 14,262.44 and 2,933.31 is: 4,399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.89 : 14,262.44 = 2,933.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.89/14,262.44 = 2,933.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.89x = 14,262.44 × 2,933.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.89x = 41,836,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,836,143.21/9,508.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.69

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