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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.61, 13,974.92 and 2,391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.61, 13,974.92 and 2,391.11 is: 3,586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.61 : 13,974.92 = 2,391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.61/13,974.92 = 2,391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.61x = 13,974.92 × 2,391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.61x = 33,415,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,415,570.96/9,316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.67

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