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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.54, 14,155.88 and 2,512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.54, 14,155.88 and 2,512.04 is: 3,767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.54 : 14,155.88 = 2,512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.54/14,155.88 = 2,512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.54x = 14,155.88 × 2,512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.54x = 35,560,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,560,136.80/9,437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.95

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