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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.41, 14,852.78 and 2,881.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.41, 14,852.78 and 2,881.43 is: 4,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.41 : 14,852.78 = 2,881.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.41/14,852.78 = 2,881.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.41x = 14,852.78 × 2,881.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.41x = 42,797,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,797,245.88/9,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.34

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