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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.07, 14,275.59 and 2,943.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.07, 14,275.59 and 2,943.11 is: 4,414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.07 : 14,275.59 = 2,943.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.07/14,275.59 = 2,943.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.07x = 14,275.59 × 2,943.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.07x = 42,014,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,014,560.31/9,517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.66

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