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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.25, 14,274.37 and 2,942.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.25, 14,274.37 and 2,942.29 is: 4,413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.25 : 14,274.37 = 2,942.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.25/14,274.37 = 2,942.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.25x = 14,274.37 × 2,942.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.25x = 41,999,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,999,264.74/9,516.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.43

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