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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.46, 14,288.96 and 2,950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.46, 14,288.96 and 2,950.16 is: 4,426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.46 : 14,288.96 = 2,950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.46/14,288.96 = 2,950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.46x = 14,288.96 × 2,950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.46x = 42,154,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,154,744.74/9,523.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.41

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