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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.95, 14,239.67 and 2,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.95, 14,239.67 and 2,474.48 is: 3,711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.95 : 14,239.67 = 2,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.95/14,239.67 = 2,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.95x = 14,239.67 × 2,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.95x = 35,235,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,235,713.61/9,493.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.39

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