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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.22, 14,057.40 and 2,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.22, 14,057.40 and 2,446.72 is: 3,669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.22 : 14,057.40 = 2,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.22/14,057.40 = 2,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.22x = 14,057.40 × 2,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.22x = 34,394,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,394,521.73/9,372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.84

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