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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.57, 14,912.42 and 2,921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.57, 14,912.42 and 2,921.70 is: 4,382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.57 : 14,912.42 = 2,921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.57/14,912.42 = 2,921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.57x = 14,912.42 × 2,921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.57x = 43,569,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,569,617.51/9,941.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.57

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