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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.91, 14,067.05 and 2,452.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.91, 14,067.05 and 2,452.59 is: 3,678.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.91 : 14,067.05 = 2,452.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.91/14,067.05 = 2,452.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.91x = 14,067.05 × 2,452.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.91x = 34,500,693.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,500,693.90/9,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.93

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