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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.61, 14,186.39 and 2,532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.61, 14,186.39 and 2,532.11 is: 3,798.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.61 : 14,186.39 = 2,532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.61/14,186.39 = 2,532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.61x = 14,186.39 × 2,532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.61x = 35,921,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,921,416.39/9,457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.15

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