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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.80, 14,273.56 and 2,941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.80, 14,273.56 and 2,941.56 is: 4,412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.80 : 14,273.56 = 2,941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.80/14,273.56 = 2,941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.80x = 14,273.56 × 2,941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.80x = 41,986,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,986,533.15/9,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.76

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