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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.94, 14,279.08 and 2,944.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.94, 14,279.08 and 2,944.26 is: 4,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.94 : 14,279.08 = 2,944.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.94/14,279.08 = 2,944.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.94x = 14,279.08 × 2,944.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.94x = 42,041,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,041,324.08/9,518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.60

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