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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.62, 14,273.76 and 2,940.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.62, 14,273.76 and 2,940.57 is: 4,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.62 : 14,273.76 = 2,940.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.62/14,273.76 = 2,940.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.62x = 14,273.76 × 2,940.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.62x = 41,972,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,972,990.44/9,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.42

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