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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.91, 14,156.85 and 2,512.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.91, 14,156.85 and 2,512.41 is: 3,768.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.91 : 14,156.85 = 2,512.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.91/14,156.85 = 2,512.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.91x = 14,156.85 × 2,512.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.91x = 35,567,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,567,811.51/9,437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.61

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