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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.45, 14,269.91 and 2,938.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.45, 14,269.91 and 2,938.08 is: 4,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.45 : 14,269.91 = 2,938.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.45/14,269.91 = 2,938.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.45x = 14,269.91 × 2,938.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.45x = 41,926,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,926,122.48/9,512.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.50

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