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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.12, 14,140.67 and 2,407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.12, 14,140.67 and 2,407.13 is: 3,610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.12 : 14,140.67 = 2,407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.12/14,140.67 = 2,407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.12x = 14,140.67 × 2,407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.12x = 34,038,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,038,430.98/9,427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.69

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