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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.84, 14,280.36 and 2,946.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.84, 14,280.36 and 2,946.12 is: 4,419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.84 : 14,280.36 = 2,946.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.84/14,280.36 = 2,946.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.84x = 14,280.36 × 2,946.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.84x = 42,071,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,071,654.20/9,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.37

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