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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.43, 14,269.32 and 2,937.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.43, 14,269.32 and 2,937.77 is: 4,406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.43 : 14,269.32 = 2,937.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.43/14,269.32 = 2,937.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.43x = 14,269.32 × 2,937.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.43x = 41,919,908.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,919,908.87/9,512.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.86

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