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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.78, 14,089.98 and 2,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.78, 14,089.98 and 2,467.28 is: 3,701.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.78 : 14,089.98 = 2,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.78/14,089.98 = 2,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.78x = 14,089.98 × 2,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.78x = 34,763,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,763,925.85/9,392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.13

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