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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.32, 14,154.48 and 2,511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.32, 14,154.48 and 2,511.52 is: 3,767.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.32 : 14,154.48 = 2,511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.32/14,154.48 = 2,511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.32x = 14,154.48 × 2,511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.32x = 35,549,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,549,259.61/9,436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.28

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