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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.74, 14,060.25 and 2,712.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.74, 14,060.25 and 2,712.02 is: 4,067.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.74 : 14,060.25 = 2,712.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.74/14,060.25 = 2,712.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.74x = 14,060.25 × 2,712.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.74x = 38,131,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,131,608.90/9,374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.49

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