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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.41, 14,145.61 and 2,504.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.41, 14,145.61 and 2,504.91 is: 3,757.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.41 : 14,145.61 = 2,504.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.41/14,145.61 = 2,504.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.41x = 14,145.61 × 2,504.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.41x = 35,433,479.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,433,479.95/9,430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.36

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