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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.80, 14,272.88 and 2,940.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.80, 14,272.88 and 2,940.14 is: 4,410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.80 : 14,272.88 = 2,940.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.80/14,272.88 = 2,940.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.80x = 14,272.88 × 2,940.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.80x = 41,964,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,964,265.40/9,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.42

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