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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.85, 14,276.77 and 2,944.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.85, 14,276.77 and 2,944.09 is: 4,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.85 : 14,276.77 = 2,944.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.85/14,276.77 = 2,944.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.85x = 14,276.77 × 2,944.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.85x = 42,032,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,032,052.74/9,517.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.13

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