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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.40, 14,421.28 and 2,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.40, 14,421.28 and 2,950.88 is: 4,426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.40 : 14,421.28 = 2,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.40/14,421.28 = 2,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.40x = 14,421.28 × 2,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.40x = 42,555,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,555,466.73/9,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.22

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