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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.44, 14,132.66 and 2,847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.44, 14,132.66 and 2,847.46 is: 4,271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.44 : 14,132.66 = 2,847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.44/14,132.66 = 2,847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.44x = 14,132.66 × 2,847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.44x = 40,242,184.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,242,184.04/9,421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.34

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