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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.94, 14,122.48 and 2,841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.94, 14,122.48 and 2,841.10 is: 4,261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.94 : 14,122.48 = 2,841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.94/14,122.48 = 2,841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.94x = 14,122.48 × 2,841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.94x = 40,123,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,123,377.93/9,414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.67

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