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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,911.71, 14,867.61 and 2,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,911.71, 14,867.61 and 2,516.16 is: 3,774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,911.71 : 14,867.61 = 2,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,911.71/14,867.61 = 2,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,911.71x = 14,867.61 × 2,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,911.71x = 37,409,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,409,285.58/9,911.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.25

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