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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.09, 14,269.23 and 2,939.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.09, 14,269.23 and 2,939.94 is: 4,409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.09 : 14,269.23 = 2,939.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.09/14,269.23 = 2,939.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.09x = 14,269.23 × 2,939.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.09x = 41,950,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,950,680.05/9,513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.78

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