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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.70, 14,125.59 and 2,491.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.70, 14,125.59 and 2,491.38 is: 3,737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.70 : 14,125.59 = 2,491.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.70/14,125.59 = 2,491.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.70x = 14,125.59 × 2,491.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.70x = 35,192,212.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192,212.41/9,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.21

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