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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.48, 14,112.57 and 2,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.48, 14,112.57 and 2,292.74 is: 3,439.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.48 : 14,112.57 = 2,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.48/14,112.57 = 2,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.48x = 14,112.57 × 2,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.48x = 32,356,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,356,444.70/9,408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.07

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