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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.65, 14,283.87 and 2,948.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.65, 14,283.87 and 2,948.41 is: 4,423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.65 : 14,283.87 = 2,948.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.65/14,283.87 = 2,948.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.65x = 14,283.87 × 2,948.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.65x = 42,114,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,114,705.15/9,521.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.05

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