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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.96, 14,204.93 and 2,544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.96, 14,204.93 and 2,544.46 is: 3,816.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.96 : 14,204.93 = 2,544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.96/14,204.93 = 2,544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.96x = 14,204.93 × 2,544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.96x = 36,143,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,143,837.49/9,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.68

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