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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.68, 14,269.70 and 2,938.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.68, 14,269.70 and 2,938.01 is: 4,407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.68 : 14,269.70 = 2,938.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.68/14,269.70 = 2,938.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.68x = 14,269.70 × 2,938.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.68x = 41,924,506.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,924,506.61/9,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.23

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