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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.05, 14,268.29 and 2,493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.05, 14,268.29 and 2,493.52 is: 3,739.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.05 : 14,268.29 = 2,493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.05/14,268.29 = 2,493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.05x = 14,268.29 × 2,493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.05x = 35,578,218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,578,218.34/9,513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.94

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