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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.96, 14,071.20 and 2,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.96, 14,071.20 and 2,455.52 is: 3,683.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.96 : 14,071.20 = 2,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.96/14,071.20 = 2,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.96x = 14,071.20 × 2,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.96x = 34,552,113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552,113.02/9,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.22

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