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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.04, 14,197.92 and 2,541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.04, 14,197.92 and 2,541.08 is: 3,811.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.04 : 14,197.92 = 2,541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.04/14,197.92 = 2,541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.04x = 14,197.92 × 2,541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.04x = 36,078,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,078,050.55/9,466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.31

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