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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.47, 14,062.55 and 2,710.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.47, 14,062.55 and 2,710.87 is: 4,066.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.47 : 14,062.55 = 2,710.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.47/14,062.55 = 2,710.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.47x = 14,062.55 × 2,710.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.47x = 38,121,707.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,121,707.64/9,374.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.54

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