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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.25, 14,005.88 and 2,411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.25, 14,005.88 and 2,411.75 is: 3,617.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.25 : 14,005.88 = 2,411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.25/14,005.88 = 2,411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.25x = 14,005.88 × 2,411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.25x = 33,778,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,778,681.09/9,337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.63

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