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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.02, 14,057.76 and 2,446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.02, 14,057.76 and 2,446.52 is: 3,669.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.02 : 14,057.76 = 2,446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.02/14,057.76 = 2,446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.02x = 14,057.76 × 2,446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.02x = 34,392,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,392,591.00/9,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.71

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