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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.70, 14,942.55 and 2,941.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.70, 14,942.55 and 2,941.81 is: 4,412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.70 : 14,942.55 = 2,941.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.70/14,942.55 = 2,941.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.70x = 14,942.55 × 2,941.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.70x = 43,958,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,958,143.02/9,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.72

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