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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.50, 14,074.56 and 2,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.50, 14,074.56 and 2,457 is: 3,685.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.50 : 14,074.56 = 2,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.50/14,074.56 = 2,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.50x = 14,074.56 × 2,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.50x = 34,581,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581,193.92/9,382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.71

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