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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.59, 14,155.61 and 2,510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.59, 14,155.61 and 2,510.91 is: 3,766.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.59 : 14,155.61 = 2,510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.59/14,155.61 = 2,510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.59x = 14,155.61 × 2,510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.59x = 35,543,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,543,450.15/9,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.56

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