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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.06, 14,271.09 and 2,940.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.06, 14,271.09 and 2,940.10 is: 4,410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.06 : 14,271.09 = 2,940.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.06/14,271.09 = 2,940.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.06x = 14,271.09 × 2,940.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.06x = 41,958,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,958,385.01/9,514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.15

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