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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.04, 14,079.48 and 2,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.04, 14,079.48 and 2,462.08 is: 3,692.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.04 : 14,079.48 = 2,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.04/14,079.48 = 2,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.04x = 14,079.48 × 2,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.04x = 34,664,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,664,806.12/9,387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.84

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