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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.10, 14,277.06 and 2,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.10, 14,277.06 and 2,942.70 is: 4,414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.10 : 14,277.06 = 2,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.10/14,277.06 = 2,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.10x = 14,277.06 × 2,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.10x = 42,013,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,013,104.46/9,518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.02

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