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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.68, 14,097.24 and 2,472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.68, 14,097.24 and 2,472 is: 3,708.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.68 : 14,097.24 = 2,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.68/14,097.24 = 2,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.68x = 14,097.24 × 2,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.68x = 34,848,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,848,377.28/9,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.19

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