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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.28, 14,056.64 and 2,445.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.28, 14,056.64 and 2,445.78 is: 3,668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.28 : 14,056.64 = 2,445.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.28/14,056.64 = 2,445.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.28x = 14,056.64 × 2,445.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.28x = 34,379,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,379,448.98/9,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.60

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