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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.90, 14,122.89 and 2,841.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.90, 14,122.89 and 2,841.75 is: 4,262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.90 : 14,122.89 = 2,841.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.90/14,122.89 = 2,841.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.90x = 14,122.89 × 2,841.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.90x = 40,133,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,133,722.66/9,414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.79

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