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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.89, 14,122.70 and 2,841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.89, 14,122.70 and 2,841.08 is: 4,261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.89 : 14,122.70 = 2,841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.89/14,122.70 = 2,841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.89x = 14,122.70 × 2,841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.89x = 40,123,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,123,674.66/9,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.73

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