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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.43, 14,274.65 and 2,942.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.43, 14,274.65 and 2,942.47 is: 4,413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.43 : 14,274.65 = 2,942.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.43/14,274.65 = 2,942.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.43x = 14,274.65 × 2,942.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.43x = 42,002,765.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,002,765.07/9,516.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.71

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