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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.91, 14,147.85 and 2,506.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.91, 14,147.85 and 2,506.41 is: 3,759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.91 : 14,147.85 = 2,506.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.91/14,147.85 = 2,506.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.91x = 14,147.85 × 2,506.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.91x = 35,460,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,460,312.72/9,431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.61

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