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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,420.60, 14,129.64 and 2,847.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,420.60, 14,129.64 and 2,847.18 is: 4,270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,420.60 : 14,129.64 = 2,847.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,420.60/14,129.64 = 2,847.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,420.60x = 14,129.64 × 2,847.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,420.60x = 40,229,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,229,628.42/9,420.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.39

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