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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.38, 14,095.40 and 2,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.38, 14,095.40 and 2,470.88 is: 3,706.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.38 : 14,095.40 = 2,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.38/14,095.40 = 2,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.38x = 14,095.40 × 2,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.38x = 34,828,041.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,828,041.95/9,396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.54

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