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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.98, 14,276.84 and 2,943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.98, 14,276.84 and 2,943.68 is: 4,415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.98 : 14,276.84 = 2,943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.98/14,276.84 = 2,943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.98x = 14,276.84 × 2,943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.98x = 42,026,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,026,426.85/9,516.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.94

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