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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.76, 14,164.17 and 2,517.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.76, 14,164.17 and 2,517.26 is: 3,775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.76 : 14,164.17 = 2,517.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.76/14,164.17 = 2,517.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.76x = 14,164.17 × 2,517.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.76x = 35,654,898.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,654,898.57/9,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.90

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