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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.31, 14,274.46 and 2,942.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.31, 14,274.46 and 2,942.35 is: 4,413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.31 : 14,274.46 = 2,942.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.31/14,274.46 = 2,942.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.31x = 14,274.46 × 2,942.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.31x = 42,000,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000,425.37/9,516.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.52

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