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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.64, 14,057.46 and 2,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.64, 14,057.46 and 2,446.08 is: 3,669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.64 : 14,057.46 = 2,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.64/14,057.46 = 2,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.64x = 14,057.46 × 2,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.64x = 34,385,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,385,671.76/9,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.12

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