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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.27, 14,121.24 and 2,298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.27, 14,121.24 and 2,298.58 is: 3,447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.27 : 14,121.24 = 2,298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.27/14,121.24 = 2,298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.27x = 14,121.24 × 2,298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.27x = 32,458,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,458,729.23/9,414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.82

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