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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.63, 14,276.31 and 2,943.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.63, 14,276.31 and 2,943.33 is: 4,415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.63 : 14,276.31 = 2,943.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.63/14,276.31 = 2,943.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.63x = 14,276.31 × 2,943.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.63x = 42,019,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,019,891.51/9,516.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.42

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