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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.20, 14,266.80 and 2,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.20, 14,266.80 and 2,491.20 is: 3,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.20 : 14,266.80 = 2,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.20/14,266.80 = 2,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.20x = 14,266.80 × 2,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.20x = 35,541,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,541,452.16/9,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.80

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