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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.51, 14,268.60 and 2,937.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.51, 14,268.60 and 2,937.92 is: 4,406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.51 : 14,268.60 = 2,937.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.51/14,268.60 = 2,937.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.51x = 14,268.60 × 2,937.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.51x = 41,919,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,919,933.97/9,512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.82

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