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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.39, 14,271.62 and 2,938.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.39, 14,271.62 and 2,938.04 is: 4,407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.39 : 14,271.62 = 2,938.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.39/14,271.62 = 2,938.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.39x = 14,271.62 × 2,938.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.39x = 41,930,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,930,590.42/9,513.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.53

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