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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.54, 14,096.72 and 2,473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.54, 14,096.72 and 2,473.58 is: 3,710.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.54 : 14,096.72 = 2,473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.54/14,096.72 = 2,473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.54x = 14,096.72 × 2,473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.54x = 34,869,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,869,364.66/9,398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.08

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