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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.99, 14,266.38 and 2,936.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.99, 14,266.38 and 2,936.43 is: 4,404.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.99 : 14,266.38 = 2,936.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.99/14,266.38 = 2,936.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.99x = 14,266.38 × 2,936.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.99x = 41,892,226.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,892,226.22/9,510.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.61

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