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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402, 14,103.80 and 2,476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402, 14,103.80 and 2,476.52 is: 3,714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402 : 14,103.80 = 2,476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402/14,103.80 = 2,476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402x = 14,103.80 × 2,476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402x = 34,928,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,928,342.78/9,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.99

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