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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.52, 14,271.81 and 2,938.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.52, 14,271.81 and 2,938.17 is: 4,407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.52 : 14,271.81 = 2,938.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.52/14,271.81 = 2,938.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.52x = 14,271.81 × 2,938.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.52x = 41,933,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,933,003.99/9,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.73

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