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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.25, 14,171.28 and 2,874.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.25, 14,171.28 and 2,874.91 is: 4,311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.25 : 14,171.28 = 2,874.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.25/14,171.28 = 2,874.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.25x = 14,171.28 × 2,874.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.25x = 40,741,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,741,154.58/9,450.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.12

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