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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.74, 14,268.42 and 2,491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.74, 14,268.42 and 2,491.73 is: 3,737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.74 : 14,268.42 = 2,491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.74/14,268.42 = 2,491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.74x = 14,268.42 × 2,491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.74x = 35,552,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,552,978.82/9,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.80

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