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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.30, 14,274.30 and 2,942.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.30, 14,274.30 and 2,942.04 is: 4,413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.30 : 14,274.30 = 2,942.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.30/14,274.30 = 2,942.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.30x = 14,274.30 × 2,942.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.30x = 41,995,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,995,561.57/9,515.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.48

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