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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.27, 14,058.40 and 2,446.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.27, 14,058.40 and 2,446.77 is: 3,670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.27 : 14,058.40 = 2,446.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.27/14,058.40 = 2,446.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.27x = 14,058.40 × 2,446.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.27x = 34,397,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,397,729.44/9,372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.16

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