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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.93, 14,281.26 and 2,946.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.93, 14,281.26 and 2,946.63 is: 4,420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.93 : 14,281.26 = 2,946.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.93/14,281.26 = 2,946.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.93x = 14,281.26 × 2,946.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.93x = 42,081,589.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,081,589.15/9,519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.37

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