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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.75, 14,281.66 and 2,946.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.75, 14,281.66 and 2,946.43 is: 4,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.75 : 14,281.66 = 2,946.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.75/14,281.66 = 2,946.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.75x = 14,281.66 × 2,946.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.75x = 42,079,911.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,079,911.47/9,520.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.81

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