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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.17, 14,061.67 and 2,450.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.17, 14,061.67 and 2,450.21 is: 3,675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.17 : 14,061.67 = 2,450.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.17/14,061.67 = 2,450.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.17x = 14,061.67 × 2,450.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.17x = 34,453,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,453,968.02/9,375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.03

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