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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.37, 14,181.97 and 2,530.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.37, 14,181.97 and 2,530.41 is: 3,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.37 : 14,181.97 = 2,530.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.37/14,181.97 = 2,530.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.37x = 14,181.97 × 2,530.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.37x = 35,886,198.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,886,198.71/9,455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.32

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