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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.27, 14,062.91 and 2,449.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.27, 14,062.91 and 2,449.77 is: 3,674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.27 : 14,062.91 = 2,449.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.27/14,062.91 = 2,449.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.27x = 14,062.91 × 2,449.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.27x = 34,450,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,882.78/9,375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.66

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