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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.70, 14,080.83 and 2,462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.70, 14,080.83 and 2,462.02 is: 3,692.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.70 : 14,080.83 = 2,462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.70/14,080.83 = 2,462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.70x = 14,080.83 × 2,462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.70x = 34,667,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,667,285.08/9,387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.84

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