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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.08, 14,191.32 and 2,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.08, 14,191.32 and 2,887 is: 4,330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.08 : 14,191.32 = 2,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.08/14,191.32 = 2,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.08x = 14,191.32 × 2,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.08x = 40,970,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,970,340.84/9,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.41

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