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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.81, 14,279.84 and 2,945.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.81, 14,279.84 and 2,945.66 is: 4,418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.81 : 14,279.84 = 2,945.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.81/14,279.84 = 2,945.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.81x = 14,279.84 × 2,945.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.81x = 42,063,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,063,538.77/9,518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.99

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