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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.29, 14,268.30 and 2,938.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.29, 14,268.30 and 2,938.05 is: 4,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.29 : 14,268.30 = 2,938.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.29/14,268.30 = 2,938.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.29x = 14,268.30 × 2,938.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.29x = 41,920,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,920,978.82/9,511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.50

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