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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.76, 14,162.76 and 2,517.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.76, 14,162.76 and 2,517.36 is: 3,775.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.76 : 14,162.76 = 2,517.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.76/14,162.76 = 2,517.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.76x = 14,162.76 × 2,517.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.76x = 35,652,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,652,765.51/9,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.27

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