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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.44, 14,313.69 and 2,969.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.44, 14,313.69 and 2,969.15 is: 4,454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.44 : 14,313.69 = 2,969.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.44/14,313.69 = 2,969.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.44x = 14,313.69 × 2,969.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.44x = 42,499,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,499,421.10/9,541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.19

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