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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.88, 14,069.96 and 2,454.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.88, 14,069.96 and 2,454.38 is: 3,681.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.88 : 14,069.96 = 2,454.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.88/14,069.96 = 2,454.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.88x = 14,069.96 × 2,454.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.88x = 34,532,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,532,945.80/9,379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.60

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