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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.62, 14,274.93 and 2,942.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.62, 14,274.93 and 2,942.66 is: 4,413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.62 : 14,274.93 = 2,942.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.62/14,274.93 = 2,942.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.62x = 14,274.93 × 2,942.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.62x = 42,006,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,006,312.24/9,516.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.99

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