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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.41, 14,058.62 and 2,446.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.41, 14,058.62 and 2,446.91 is: 3,670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.41 : 14,058.62 = 2,446.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.41/14,058.62 = 2,446.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.41x = 14,058.62 × 2,446.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.41x = 34,400,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,400,157.23/9,372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.36

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