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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.89, 14,123.46 and 2,841.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.89, 14,123.46 and 2,841.90 is: 4,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.89 : 14,123.46 = 2,841.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.89/14,123.46 = 2,841.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.89x = 14,123.46 × 2,841.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.89x = 40,137,460.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,137,460.97/9,415.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.74

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