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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.32, 14,267.40 and 2,938.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.32, 14,267.40 and 2,938.54 is: 4,407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.32 : 14,267.40 = 2,938.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.32/14,267.40 = 2,938.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.32x = 14,267.40 × 2,938.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.32x = 41,925,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,925,325.60/9,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.48

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