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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.76, 14,206.18 and 2,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.76, 14,206.18 and 2,545.24 is: 3,817.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.76 : 14,206.18 = 2,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.76/14,206.18 = 2,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.76x = 14,206.18 × 2,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.76x = 36,158,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,158,137.58/9,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.87

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