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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,509.34, 14,265.56 and 2,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,509.34, 14,265.56 and 2,934 is: 4,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,509.34 : 14,265.56 = 2,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,509.34/14,265.56 = 2,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,509.34x = 14,265.56 × 2,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,509.34x = 41,855,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,855,138.37/9,509.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.48

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