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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.54, 14,081.73 and 2,463.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.54, 14,081.73 and 2,463.58 is: 3,695.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.54 : 14,081.73 = 2,463.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.54/14,081.73 = 2,463.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.54x = 14,081.73 × 2,463.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.54x = 34,691,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,691,468.39/9,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.09

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