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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.48, 14,268.72 and 2,938.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.48, 14,268.72 and 2,938.52 is: 4,407.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.48 : 14,268.72 = 2,938.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.48/14,268.72 = 2,938.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.48x = 14,268.72 × 2,938.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.48x = 41,928,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,928,919.09/9,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.78

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