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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.26, 14,140.60 and 2,407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.26, 14,140.60 and 2,407.25 is: 3,610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.26 : 14,140.60 = 2,407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.26/14,140.60 = 2,407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.26x = 14,140.60 × 2,407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.26x = 34,039,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,039,988.68/9,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.80

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