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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.94, 14,270.20 and 2,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.94, 14,270.20 and 2,849 is: 4,274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.94 : 14,270.20 = 2,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.94/14,270.20 = 2,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.94x = 14,270.20 × 2,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.94x = 40,655,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,655,799.80/9,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.19

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