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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.74, 14,263.92 and 2,488.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.74, 14,263.92 and 2,488.73 is: 3,733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.74 : 14,263.92 = 2,488.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.74/14,263.92 = 2,488.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.74x = 14,263.92 × 2,488.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.74x = 35,498,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,498,974.30/9,508.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.30

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