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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.64, 14,061.90 and 2,449.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.64, 14,061.90 and 2,449.14 is: 3,673.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.64 : 14,061.90 = 2,449.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.64/14,061.90 = 2,449.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.64x = 14,061.90 × 2,449.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.64x = 34,439,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,439,561.77/9,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.69

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