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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.08, 14,122.71 and 2,841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.08, 14,122.71 and 2,841.32 is: 4,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.08 : 14,122.71 = 2,841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.08/14,122.71 = 2,841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.08x = 14,122.71 × 2,841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.08x = 40,127,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,127,138.38/9,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.01

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