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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,509.42, 14,264.82 and 2,934.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,509.42, 14,264.82 and 2,934.75 is: 4,402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,509.42 : 14,264.82 = 2,934.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,509.42/14,264.82 = 2,934.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,509.42x = 14,264.82 × 2,934.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,509.42x = 41,863,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,863,722.98/9,509.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.34

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