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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.20, 14,005.80 and 2,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.20, 14,005.80 and 2,411.70 is: 3,617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.20 : 14,005.80 = 2,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.20/14,005.80 = 2,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.20x = 14,005.80 × 2,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.20x = 33,777,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777,787.86/9,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.55

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