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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.41, 14,923.47 and 2,931.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.41, 14,923.47 and 2,931.51 is: 4,395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.41 : 14,923.47 = 2,931.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.41/14,923.47 = 2,931.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.41x = 14,923.47 × 2,931.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.41x = 43,748,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,748,301.54/9,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.75

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