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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,487.72, 14,231.98 and 2,914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,487.72, 14,231.98 and 2,914.16 is: 4,371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,487.72 : 14,231.98 = 2,914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,487.72/14,231.98 = 2,914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,487.72x = 14,231.98 × 2,914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,487.72x = 41,474,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,474,266.84/9,487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.37

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