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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.40, 14,066.10 and 2,451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.40, 14,066.10 and 2,451.90 is: 3,677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.40 : 14,066.10 = 2,451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.40/14,066.10 = 2,451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.40x = 14,066.10 × 2,451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.40x = 34,488,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,488,670.59/9,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.85

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