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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.64, 14,060.46 and 2,448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.64, 14,060.46 and 2,448.08 is: 3,672.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.64 : 14,060.46 = 2,448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.64/14,060.46 = 2,448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.64x = 14,060.46 × 2,448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.64x = 34,421,130.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421,130.92/9,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.12

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