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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,407.37, 14,111.15 and 2,481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,407.37, 14,111.15 and 2,481.87 is: 3,722.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,407.37 : 14,111.15 = 2,481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,407.37/14,111.15 = 2,481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,407.37x = 14,111.15 × 2,481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,407.37x = 35,022,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,022,027.44/9,407.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.83

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