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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.84, 14,155.98 and 2,511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.84, 14,155.98 and 2,511.16 is: 3,766.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.84 : 14,155.98 = 2,511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.84/14,155.98 = 2,511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.84x = 14,155.98 × 2,511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.84x = 35,547,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,547,930.74/9,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.93

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