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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.46, 14,270.47 and 2,937.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.46, 14,270.47 and 2,937.10 is: 4,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.46 : 14,270.47 = 2,937.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.46/14,270.47 = 2,937.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.46x = 14,270.47 × 2,937.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.46x = 41,913,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,913,797.44/9,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.20

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