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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.92, 14,272.46 and 2,941.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.92, 14,272.46 and 2,941.08 is: 4,411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.92 : 14,272.46 = 2,941.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.92/14,272.46 = 2,941.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.92x = 14,272.46 × 2,941.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.92x = 41,976,446.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,976,446.66/9,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.64

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