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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.79, 14,270.55 and 2,939.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.79, 14,270.55 and 2,939.55 is: 4,409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.79 : 14,270.55 = 2,939.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.79/14,270.55 = 2,939.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.79x = 14,270.55 × 2,939.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.79x = 41,948,995.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,948,995.25/9,512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.75

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