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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.80, 14,155.17 and 2,511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.80, 14,155.17 and 2,511.30 is: 3,766.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.80 : 14,155.17 = 2,511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.80/14,155.17 = 2,511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.80x = 14,155.17 × 2,511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.80x = 35,547,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,547,878.42/9,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.94

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