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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.64, 14,058.96 and 2,447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.64, 14,058.96 and 2,447.08 is: 3,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.64 : 14,058.96 = 2,447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.64/14,058.96 = 2,447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.64x = 14,058.96 × 2,447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.64x = 34,403,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,403,399.84/9,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.62

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