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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.46, 14,274.55 and 2,942.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.46, 14,274.55 and 2,942.16 is: 4,413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.46 : 14,274.55 = 2,942.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.46/14,274.55 = 2,942.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.46x = 14,274.55 × 2,942.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.46x = 41,997,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,997,960.18/9,515.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.65

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