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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.68, 14,121.12 and 2,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.68, 14,121.12 and 2,488 is: 3,732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.68 : 14,121.12 = 2,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.68/14,121.12 = 2,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.68x = 14,121.12 × 2,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.68x = 35,133,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,133,346.56/9,413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.16

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