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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.01, 14,229.60 and 2,911.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.01, 14,229.60 and 2,911.74 is: 4,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.01 : 14,229.60 = 2,911.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.01/14,229.60 = 2,911.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.01x = 14,229.60 × 2,911.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.01x = 41,432,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,432,895.50/9,485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.25

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