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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.55, 14,147.33 and 2,411.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.55, 14,147.33 and 2,411.58 is: 3,617.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.55 : 14,147.33 = 2,411.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.55/14,147.33 = 2,411.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.55x = 14,147.33 × 2,411.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.55x = 34,117,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,117,406.02/9,431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.37

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