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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.52, 14,074.32 and 2,457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.52, 14,074.32 and 2,457.12 is: 3,685.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.52 : 14,074.32 = 2,457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.52/14,074.32 = 2,457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.52x = 14,074.32 × 2,457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.52x = 34,582,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,582,293.16/9,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.43

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