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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.76, 14,272.44 and 2,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.76, 14,272.44 and 2,941.44 is: 4,411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.76 : 14,272.44 = 2,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.76/14,272.44 = 2,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.76x = 14,272.44 × 2,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.76x = 41,981,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,981,525.91/9,515.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.79

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