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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.75, 14,271.78 and 2,940.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.75, 14,271.78 and 2,940.93 is: 4,411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.75 : 14,271.78 = 2,940.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.75/14,271.78 = 2,940.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.75x = 14,271.78 × 2,940.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.75x = 41,972,305.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,972,305.96/9,514.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.29

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