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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.24, 14,063.38 and 2,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.24, 14,063.38 and 2,450.72 is: 3,675.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.24 : 14,063.38 = 2,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.24/14,063.38 = 2,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.24x = 14,063.38 × 2,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.24x = 34,465,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,465,406.63/9,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.82

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