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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.66, 14,311.90 and 2,966.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.66, 14,311.90 and 2,966.89 is: 4,450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.66 : 14,311.90 = 2,966.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.66/14,311.90 = 2,966.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.66x = 14,311.90 × 2,966.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.66x = 42,461,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,461,832.99/9,541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.15

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