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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.91, 14,149.35 and 2,507.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.91, 14,149.35 and 2,507.41 is: 3,761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.91 : 14,149.35 = 2,507.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.91/14,149.35 = 2,507.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.91x = 14,149.35 × 2,507.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.91x = 35,478,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,478,221.68/9,432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.11

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