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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.48, 14,268.05 and 2,491.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.48, 14,268.05 and 2,491.47 is: 3,737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.48 : 14,268.05 = 2,491.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.48/14,268.05 = 2,491.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.48x = 14,268.05 × 2,491.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.48x = 35,548,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,548,418.53/9,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.42

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