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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.52, 14,088.08 and 2,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.52, 14,088.08 and 2,466 is: 3,699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.52 : 14,088.08 = 2,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.52/14,088.08 = 2,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.52x = 14,088.08 × 2,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.52x = 34,741,205.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,741,205.28/9,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.21

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