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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.42, 14,269.31 and 2,937.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.42, 14,269.31 and 2,937.75 is: 4,406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.42 : 14,269.31 = 2,937.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.42/14,269.31 = 2,937.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.42x = 14,269.31 × 2,937.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.42x = 41,919,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,919,705.06/9,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.84

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