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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.78, 14,270.69 and 2,937.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.78, 14,270.69 and 2,937.42 is: 4,406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.78 : 14,270.69 = 2,937.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.78/14,270.69 = 2,937.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.78x = 14,270.69 × 2,937.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.78x = 41,918,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,918,995.53/9,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.60

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