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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.08, 14,275.44 and 2,941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.08, 14,275.44 and 2,941.40 is: 4,412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.08 : 14,275.44 = 2,941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.08/14,275.44 = 2,941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.08x = 14,275.44 × 2,941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.08x = 41,989,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,989,779.22/9,516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.51

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