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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.52, 14,076.08 and 2,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.52, 14,076.08 and 2,458 is: 3,687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.52 : 14,076.08 = 2,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.52/14,076.08 = 2,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.52x = 14,076.08 × 2,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.52x = 34,599,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,599,004.64/9,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.21

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