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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.54, 14,273.18 and 2,941.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.54, 14,273.18 and 2,941.30 is: 4,412.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.54 : 14,273.18 = 2,941.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.54/14,273.18 = 2,941.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.54x = 14,273.18 × 2,941.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.54x = 41,981,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,981,704.33/9,514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.37

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