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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.80, 14,270.70 and 2,493.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.80, 14,270.70 and 2,493.35 is: 3,740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.80 : 14,270.70 = 2,493.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.80/14,270.70 = 2,493.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.80x = 14,270.70 × 2,493.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.80x = 35,581,849.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,581,849.85/9,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.03

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