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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.24, 14,061.88 and 2,449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.24, 14,061.88 and 2,449.72 is: 3,674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.24 : 14,061.88 = 2,449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.24/14,061.88 = 2,449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.24x = 14,061.88 × 2,449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.24x = 34,447,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,668.67/9,375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.32

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