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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.52, 14,087.40 and 2,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.52, 14,087.40 and 2,466 is: 3,699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.52 : 14,087.40 = 2,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.52/14,087.40 = 2,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.52x = 14,087.40 × 2,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.52x = 34,739,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,739,528.40/9,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.03

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