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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.58, 14,277.78 and 2,944.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.58, 14,277.78 and 2,944.62 is: 4,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.58 : 14,277.78 = 2,944.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.58/14,277.78 = 2,944.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.58x = 14,277.78 × 2,944.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.58x = 42,042,636.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042,636.54/9,518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.90

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