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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.80, 14,065.20 and 2,451.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.80, 14,065.20 and 2,451.30 is: 3,676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.80 : 14,065.20 = 2,451.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.80/14,065.20 = 2,451.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.80x = 14,065.20 × 2,451.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.80x = 34,478,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,478,024.76/9,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.95

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