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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.81, 14,061.86 and 2,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.81, 14,061.86 and 2,354.88 is: 3,532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.81 : 14,061.86 = 2,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.81/14,061.86 = 2,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.81x = 14,061.86 × 2,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.81x = 33,113,981.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,113,981.10/9,374.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.23

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