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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.71, 14,288.40 and 2,950.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.71, 14,288.40 and 2,950.38 is: 4,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.71 : 14,288.40 = 2,950.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.71/14,288.40 = 2,950.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.71x = 14,288.40 × 2,950.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.71x = 42,156,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,156,209.59/9,523.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.45

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