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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.82, 14,267.95 and 2,938.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.82, 14,267.95 and 2,938.46 is: 4,407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.82 : 14,267.95 = 2,938.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.82/14,267.95 = 2,938.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.82x = 14,267.95 × 2,938.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.82x = 41,925,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,925,800.36/9,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.29

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