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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.74, 14,312.61 and 4,921.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.74, 14,312.61 and 4,921.50 is: 7,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.74 : 14,312.61 = 4,921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.74/14,312.61 = 4,921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.74x = 14,312.61 × 4,921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.74x = 70,439,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,439,510.12/9,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.25

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