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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,378.88, 14,068.48 and 2,453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,378.88, 14,068.48 and 2,453.12 is: 3,679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,378.88 : 14,068.48 = 2,453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,378.88/14,068.48 = 2,453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,378.88x = 14,068.48 × 2,453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,378.88x = 34,511,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,511,669.66/9,378.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.72

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