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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.24, 14,273.08 and 2,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.24, 14,273.08 and 2,946.96 is: 4,420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.24 : 14,273.08 = 2,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.24/14,273.08 = 2,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.24x = 14,273.08 × 2,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.24x = 42,062,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,062,195.84/9,516.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.04

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