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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.31, 14,134.70 and 2,848.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.31, 14,134.70 and 2,848.46 is: 4,273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.31 : 14,134.70 = 2,848.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.31/14,134.70 = 2,848.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.31x = 14,134.70 × 2,848.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.31x = 40,262,042.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,262,042.65/9,421.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.51

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