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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.72, 14,094.40 and 2,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.72, 14,094.40 and 2,471.20 is: 3,706.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.72 : 14,094.40 = 2,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.72/14,094.40 = 2,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.72x = 14,094.40 × 2,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.72x = 34,830,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,830,081.28/9,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.62

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