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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.62, 14,801.31 and 2,941.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.62, 14,801.31 and 2,941.58 is: 4,412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.62 : 14,801.31 = 2,941.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.62/14,801.31 = 2,941.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.62x = 14,801.31 × 2,941.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.62x = 43,539,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,539,237.47/9,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.33

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