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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.54, 14,123.73 and 2,491.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.54, 14,123.73 and 2,491.58 is: 3,737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.54 : 14,123.73 = 2,491.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.54/14,123.73 = 2,491.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.54x = 14,123.73 × 2,491.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.54x = 35,190,403.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,403.19/9,416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.08

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