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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.59, 14,276.24 and 2,943.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.59, 14,276.24 and 2,943.28 is: 4,415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.59 : 14,276.24 = 2,943.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.59/14,276.24 = 2,943.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.59x = 14,276.24 × 2,943.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.59x = 42,018,985.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018,985.83/9,516.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.34

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