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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.54, 14,095.19 and 2,472.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.54, 14,095.19 and 2,472.58 is: 3,708.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.54 : 14,095.19 = 2,472.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.54/14,095.19 = 2,472.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.54x = 14,095.19 × 2,472.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.54x = 34,851,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,851,484.89/9,397.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.58

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