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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.45, 14,272.36 and 2,941.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.45, 14,272.36 and 2,941.15 is: 4,411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.45 : 14,272.36 = 2,941.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.45/14,272.36 = 2,941.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.45x = 14,272.36 × 2,941.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.45x = 41,977,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,977,151.61/9,514.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.94

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