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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.52, 14,147.28 and 2,411.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.52, 14,147.28 and 2,411.55 is: 3,617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.52 : 14,147.28 = 2,411.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.52/14,147.28 = 2,411.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.52x = 14,147.28 × 2,411.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.52x = 34,116,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,116,873.08/9,431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.32

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