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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.68, 14,216.49 and 2,457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.68, 14,216.49 and 2,457.11 is: 3,685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.68 : 14,216.49 = 2,457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.68/14,216.49 = 2,457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.68x = 14,216.49 × 2,457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.68x = 34,931,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,931,515.29/9,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.66

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