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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.62, 14,125.71 and 2,841.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.62, 14,125.71 and 2,841.41 is: 4,262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.62 : 14,125.71 = 2,841.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.62/14,125.71 = 2,841.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.62x = 14,125.71 × 2,841.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.62x = 40,136,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,136,979.62/9,415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.81

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