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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.70, 14,131.80 and 2,845.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.70, 14,131.80 and 2,845.95 is: 4,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.70 : 14,131.80 = 2,845.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.70/14,131.80 = 2,845.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.70x = 14,131.80 × 2,845.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.70x = 40,218,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,218,396.21/9,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.60

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