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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.72, 14,269.07 and 2,849.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.72, 14,269.07 and 2,849.65 is: 4,273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.72 : 14,269.07 = 2,849.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.72/14,269.07 = 2,849.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.72x = 14,269.07 × 2,849.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.72x = 40,661,810.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,661,810.75/9,515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.12

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