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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.62, 14,276.43 and 2,943.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.62, 14,276.43 and 2,943.66 is: 4,415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.62 : 14,276.43 = 2,943.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.62/14,276.43 = 2,943.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.62x = 14,276.43 × 2,943.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.62x = 42,024,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024,955.93/9,517.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.49

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