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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.04, 14,200.02 and 2,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.04, 14,200.02 and 2,541 is: 3,811.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.04 : 14,200.02 = 2,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.04/14,200.02 = 2,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.04x = 14,200.02 × 2,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.04x = 36,082,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,082,250.82/9,467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.36

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