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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.76, 14,270.94 and 2,940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.76, 14,270.94 and 2,940.44 is: 4,410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.76 : 14,270.94 = 2,940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.76/14,270.94 = 2,940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.76x = 14,270.94 × 2,940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.76x = 41,962,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,962,842.81/9,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.29

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