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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.94, 14,268.69 and 2,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.94, 14,268.69 and 2,848 is: 4,272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.94 : 14,268.69 = 2,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.94/14,268.69 = 2,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.94x = 14,268.69 × 2,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.94x = 40,637,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,637,229.12/9,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.68

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