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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.24, 14,170.02 and 2,874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.24, 14,170.02 and 2,874.90 is: 4,312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.24 : 14,170.02 = 2,874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.24/14,170.02 = 2,874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.24x = 14,170.02 × 2,874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.24x = 40,737,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,737,390.50/9,447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.09

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