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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.94, 14,308.35 and 2,968.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.94, 14,308.35 and 2,968.18 is: 4,450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.94 : 14,308.35 = 2,968.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.94/14,308.35 = 2,968.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.94x = 14,308.35 × 2,968.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.94x = 42,469,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,469,711.40/9,541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.85

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