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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.46, 14,116.78 and 2,391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.46, 14,116.78 and 2,391.76 is: 3,587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.46 : 14,116.78 = 2,391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.46/14,116.78 = 2,391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.46x = 14,116.78 × 2,391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.46x = 33,763,970.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,763,970.37/9,411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.54

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