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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.50, 14,088.75 and 2,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.50, 14,088.75 and 2,467 is: 3,700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.50 : 14,088.75 = 2,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.50/14,088.75 = 2,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.50x = 14,088.75 × 2,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.50x = 34,756,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,756,946.25/9,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.50

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