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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.72, 14,071.62 and 2,456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.72, 14,071.62 and 2,456.22 is: 3,684.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.72 : 14,071.62 = 2,456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.72/14,071.62 = 2,456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.72x = 14,071.62 × 2,456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.72x = 34,562,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,562,994.48/9,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.08

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