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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.94, 14,282.09 and 2,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.94, 14,282.09 and 2,946.28 is: 4,419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.94 : 14,282.09 = 2,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.94/14,282.09 = 2,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.94x = 14,282.09 × 2,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.94x = 42,079,036.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,079,036.13/9,520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.63

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