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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.61, 14,228.26 and 2,911.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.61, 14,228.26 and 2,911.65 is: 4,367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.61 : 14,228.26 = 2,911.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.61/14,228.26 = 2,911.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.61x = 14,228.26 × 2,911.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.61x = 41,427,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427,652.59/9,485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.42

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