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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.28, 14,124.42 and 2,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.28, 14,124.42 and 2,492.32 is: 3,738.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.28 : 14,124.42 = 2,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.28/14,124.42 = 2,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.28x = 14,124.42 × 2,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.28x = 35,202,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202,574.45/9,417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.08

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