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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.54, 13,991.31 and 2,401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.54, 13,991.31 and 2,401.50 is: 3,602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.54 : 13,991.31 = 2,401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.54/13,991.31 = 2,401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.54x = 13,991.31 × 2,401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.54x = 33,600,130.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600,130.97/9,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.25

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