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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.46, 14,265.06 and 2,937.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.46, 14,265.06 and 2,937.88 is: 4,405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.46 : 14,265.06 = 2,937.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.46/14,265.06 = 2,937.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.46x = 14,265.06 × 2,937.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.46x = 41,909,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,909,034.47/9,513.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.24

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