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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.72, 14,087.54 and 2,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.72, 14,087.54 and 2,371.76 is: 3,557.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.72 : 14,087.54 = 2,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.72/14,087.54 = 2,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.72x = 14,087.54 × 2,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.72x = 33,412,263.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,412,263.87/9,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.63

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