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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.60, 14,270.42 and 2,937.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.60, 14,270.42 and 2,937.24 is: 4,406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.60 : 14,270.42 = 2,937.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.60/14,270.42 = 2,937.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.60x = 14,270.42 × 2,937.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.60x = 41,915,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,915,648.44/9,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.33

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