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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.81, 14,141.40 and 2,764.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.81, 14,141.40 and 2,764.47 is: 4,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.81 : 14,141.40 = 2,764.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.81/14,141.40 = 2,764.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.81x = 14,141.40 × 2,764.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.81x = 39,093,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,093,476.06/9,429.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.73

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