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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.92, 14,058.29 and 2,447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.92, 14,058.29 and 2,447.96 is: 3,671.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.92 : 14,058.29 = 2,447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.92/14,058.29 = 2,447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.92x = 14,058.29 × 2,447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.92x = 34,414,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,414,067.42/9,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.65

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