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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.46, 14,276.97 and 2,944.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.46, 14,276.97 and 2,944.68 is: 4,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.46 : 14,276.97 = 2,944.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.46/14,276.97 = 2,944.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.46x = 14,276.97 × 2,944.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.46x = 42,041,108.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,041,108.02/9,518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.80

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