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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.77, 14,196.07 and 2,538.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.77, 14,196.07 and 2,538.73 is: 3,807.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.77 : 14,196.07 = 2,538.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.77/14,196.07 = 2,538.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.77x = 14,196.07 × 2,538.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.77x = 36,039,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,039,988.79/9,464.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.80

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