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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.44, 14,281.34 and 2,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.44, 14,281.34 and 2,945.76 is: 4,418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.44 : 14,281.34 = 2,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.44/14,281.34 = 2,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.44x = 14,281.34 × 2,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.44x = 42,069,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,069,400.12/9,520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.85

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