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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.80, 14,102.70 and 2,476.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.80, 14,102.70 and 2,476.30 is: 3,714.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.80 : 14,102.70 = 2,476.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.80/14,102.70 = 2,476.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.80x = 14,102.70 × 2,476.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.80x = 34,922,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,922,516.01/9,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.45

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