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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.12, 14,759.52 and 2,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.12, 14,759.52 and 2,914 is: 4,370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.12 : 14,759.52 = 2,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.12/14,759.52 = 2,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.12x = 14,759.52 × 2,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.12x = 43,009,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,009,241.28/9,841.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.36

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