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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.04, 14,313.08 and 2,965.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.04, 14,313.08 and 2,965.86 is: 4,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.04 : 14,313.08 = 2,965.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.04/14,313.08 = 2,965.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.04x = 14,313.08 × 2,965.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.04x = 42,450,598.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,450,598.86/9,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.27

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