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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.67, 14,093.88 and 2,471.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.67, 14,093.88 and 2,471.71 is: 3,707.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.67 : 14,093.88 = 2,471.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.67/14,093.88 = 2,471.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.67x = 14,093.88 × 2,471.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.67x = 34,835,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,835,901.31/9,396.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.26

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