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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.96, 14,279.99 and 2,946.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.96, 14,279.99 and 2,946.18 is: 4,419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.96 : 14,279.99 = 2,946.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.96/14,279.99 = 2,946.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.96x = 14,279.99 × 2,946.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.96x = 42,071,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,071,406.21/9,519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.28

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