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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.80, 14,268.39 and 2,937.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.80, 14,268.39 and 2,937.14 is: 4,405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.80 : 14,268.39 = 2,937.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.80/14,268.39 = 2,937.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.80x = 14,268.39 × 2,937.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.80x = 41,908,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,908,172.98/9,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.91

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