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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.96, 14,127.03 and 2,492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.96, 14,127.03 and 2,492.46 is: 3,738.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.96 : 14,127.03 = 2,492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.96/14,127.03 = 2,492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.96x = 14,127.03 × 2,492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.96x = 35,211,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,211,057.19/9,417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.71

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