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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.92, 14,062.79 and 2,450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.92, 14,062.79 and 2,450.96 is: 3,676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.92 : 14,062.79 = 2,450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.92/14,062.79 = 2,450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.92x = 14,062.79 × 2,450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.92x = 34,467,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,467,253.21/9,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.15

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