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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.22, 14,060.40 and 2,448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.22, 14,060.40 and 2,448.72 is: 3,672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.22 : 14,060.40 = 2,448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.22/14,060.40 = 2,448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.22x = 14,060.40 × 2,448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.22x = 34,429,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,429,982.69/9,374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.84

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