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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.63, 14,058.26 and 2,446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.63, 14,058.26 and 2,446.13 is: 3,669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.63 : 14,058.26 = 2,446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.63/14,058.26 = 2,446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.63x = 14,058.26 × 2,446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.63x = 34,388,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,388,249.01/9,371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.40

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