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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.40, 14,205.58 and 2,544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.40, 14,205.58 and 2,544.90 is: 3,817.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.40 : 14,205.58 = 2,544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.40/14,205.58 = 2,544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.40x = 14,205.58 × 2,544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.40x = 36,151,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151,780.54/9,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.34

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