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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.39, 14,245.92 and 2,477.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.39, 14,245.92 and 2,477.43 is: 3,716.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.39 : 14,245.92 = 2,477.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.39/14,245.92 = 2,477.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.39x = 14,245.92 × 2,477.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.39x = 35,293,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,293,269.59/9,497.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.10

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