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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.27, 14,059.90 and 2,447.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.27, 14,059.90 and 2,447.77 is: 3,671.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.27 : 14,059.90 = 2,447.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.27/14,059.90 = 2,447.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.27x = 14,059.90 × 2,447.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.27x = 34,415,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415,401.42/9,373.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.65

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