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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.08, 14,168.96 and 2,520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.08, 14,168.96 and 2,520.64 is: 3,780.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.08 : 14,168.96 = 2,520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.08/14,168.96 = 2,520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.08x = 14,168.96 × 2,520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.08x = 35,714,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,714,847.33/9,446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.92

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