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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.54, 14,280.68 and 2,946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.54, 14,280.68 and 2,946.30 is: 4,419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.54 : 14,280.68 = 2,946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.54/14,280.68 = 2,946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.54x = 14,280.68 × 2,946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.54x = 42,075,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,075,167.48/9,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.87

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