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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.27, 14,061.41 and 2,448.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.27, 14,061.41 and 2,448.77 is: 3,673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.27 : 14,061.41 = 2,448.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.27/14,061.41 = 2,448.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.27x = 14,061.41 × 2,448.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.27x = 34,433,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,433,158.97/9,374.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.16

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