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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.76, 14,099.76 and 2,475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.76, 14,099.76 and 2,475.36 is: 3,712.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.76 : 14,099.76 = 2,475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.76/14,099.76 = 2,475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.76x = 14,099.76 × 2,475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.76x = 34,901,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,901,981.91/9,401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.28

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