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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.61, 14,198.41 and 2,540.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.61, 14,198.41 and 2,540.11 is: 3,810.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.61 : 14,198.41 = 2,540.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.61/14,198.41 = 2,540.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.61x = 14,198.41 × 2,540.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.61x = 36,065,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,065,524.67/9,465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.16

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