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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.48, 14,094.40 and 2,470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.48, 14,094.40 and 2,470.72 is: 3,706.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.48 : 14,094.40 = 2,470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.48/14,094.40 = 2,470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.48x = 14,094.40 × 2,470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.48x = 34,823,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,823,315.97/9,396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.00

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