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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.82, 14,228.73 and 2,911.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.82, 14,228.73 and 2,911.14 is: 4,366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.82 : 14,228.73 = 2,911.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.82/14,228.73 = 2,911.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.82x = 14,228.73 × 2,911.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.82x = 41,421,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,421,825.05/9,485.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.71

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