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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.20, 14,161.75 and 2,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.20, 14,161.75 and 2,421.20 is: 3,631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.20 : 14,161.75 = 2,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.20/14,161.75 = 2,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.20x = 14,161.75 × 2,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.20x = 34,288,429.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,288,429.10/9,441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.79

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