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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.41, 14,154.59 and 2,510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.41, 14,154.59 and 2,510.91 is: 3,766.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.41 : 14,154.59 = 2,510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.41/14,154.59 = 2,510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.41x = 14,154.59 × 2,510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.41x = 35,540,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,540,901.58/9,436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.36

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