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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.55, 14,122.98 and 2,841.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.55, 14,122.98 and 2,841.57 is: 4,262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.55 : 14,122.98 = 2,841.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.55/14,122.98 = 2,841.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.55x = 14,122.98 × 2,841.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.55x = 40,131,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,131,436.28/9,415.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.25

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