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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.70, 14,057.55 and 2,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.70, 14,057.55 and 2,446.20 is: 3,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.70 : 14,057.55 = 2,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.70/14,057.55 = 2,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.70x = 14,057.55 × 2,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.70x = 34,387,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,387,578.81/9,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.30

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