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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.50, 14,061.06 and 2,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.50, 14,061.06 and 2,448 is: 3,672.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.50 : 14,061.06 = 2,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.50/14,061.06 = 2,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.50x = 14,061.06 × 2,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.50x = 34,421,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421,474.88/9,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.21

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