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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.11, 14,285.39 and 2,949.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.11, 14,285.39 and 2,949.96 is: 4,425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.11 : 14,285.39 = 2,949.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.11/14,285.39 = 2,949.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.11x = 14,285.39 × 2,949.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.11x = 42,141,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,141,314.33/9,523.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.16

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