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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.70, 14,086.83 and 2,466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.70, 14,086.83 and 2,466.02 is: 3,698.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.70 : 14,086.83 = 2,466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.70/14,086.83 = 2,466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.70x = 14,086.83 × 2,466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.70x = 34,738,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,738,404.52/9,391.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.84

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