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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.74, 14,280.01 and 2,946.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.74, 14,280.01 and 2,946.05 is: 4,419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.74 : 14,280.01 = 2,946.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.74/14,280.01 = 2,946.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.74x = 14,280.01 × 2,946.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.74x = 42,069,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,069,623.46/9,519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.20

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