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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.54, 14,271.68 and 2,940.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.54, 14,271.68 and 2,940.30 is: 4,410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.54 : 14,271.68 = 2,940.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.54/14,271.68 = 2,940.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.54x = 14,271.68 × 2,940.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.54x = 41,963,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,963,006.00/9,513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.87

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