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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.42, 14,417.97 and 2,950.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.42, 14,417.97 and 2,950.74 is: 4,424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.42 : 14,417.97 = 2,950.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.42/14,417.97 = 2,950.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.42x = 14,417.97 × 2,950.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.42x = 42,543,680.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,543,680.80/9,615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.53

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