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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.08, 14,273.94 and 2,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.08, 14,273.94 and 2,940.40 is: 4,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.08 : 14,273.94 = 2,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.08/14,273.94 = 2,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.08x = 14,273.94 × 2,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.08x = 41,971,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,971,093.18/9,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.01

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