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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.81, 14,135.44 and 2,848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.81, 14,135.44 and 2,848.96 is: 4,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.81 : 14,135.44 = 2,848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.81/14,135.44 = 2,848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.81x = 14,135.44 × 2,848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.81x = 40,271,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,271,303.14/9,421.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.26

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