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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.62, 14,061.58 and 2,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.62, 14,061.58 and 2,354.68 is: 3,531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.62 : 14,061.58 = 2,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.62/14,061.58 = 2,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.62x = 14,061.58 × 2,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.62x = 33,110,521.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,110,521.19/9,374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.93

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