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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.38, 14,244.58 and 2,476.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.38, 14,244.58 and 2,476.39 is: 3,714.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.38 : 14,244.58 = 2,476.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.38/14,244.58 = 2,476.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.38x = 14,244.58 × 2,476.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.38x = 35,275,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275,102.95/9,496.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.58

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