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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.26, 14,280.91 and 2,945.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.26, 14,280.91 and 2,945.93 is: 4,419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.26 : 14,280.91 = 2,945.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.26/14,280.91 = 2,945.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.26x = 14,280.91 × 2,945.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.26x = 42,070,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,070,489.79/9,520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.05

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