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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.29, 14,093.31 and 2,471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.29, 14,093.31 and 2,471.33 is: 3,706.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.29 : 14,093.31 = 2,471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.29/14,093.31 = 2,471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.29x = 14,093.31 × 2,471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.29x = 34,829,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,829,219.80/9,396.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.70

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