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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.84, 14,275.12 and 2,942.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.84, 14,275.12 and 2,942.53 is: 4,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.84 : 14,275.12 = 2,942.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.84/14,275.12 = 2,942.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.84x = 14,275.12 × 2,942.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.84x = 42,004,968.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,004,968.85/9,515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.22

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