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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.37, 14,370.37 and 2,916.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.37, 14,370.37 and 2,916.27 is: 4,373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.37 : 14,370.37 = 2,916.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.37/14,370.37 = 2,916.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.37x = 14,370.37 × 2,916.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.37x = 41,907,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,907,828.68/9,581.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.89

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