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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.64, 14,141.46 and 2,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.64, 14,141.46 and 2,502.08 is: 3,753.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.64 : 14,141.46 = 2,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.64/14,141.46 = 2,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.64x = 14,141.46 × 2,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.64x = 35,383,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,383,064.24/9,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.12

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