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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.48, 14,087.18 and 2,371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.48, 14,087.18 and 2,371.52 is: 3,557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.48 : 14,087.18 = 2,371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.48/14,087.18 = 2,371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.48x = 14,087.18 × 2,371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.48x = 33,408,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,408,070.26/9,391.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.28

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