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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,738.49, 14,607.72 and 2,342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,738.49, 14,607.72 and 2,342.94 is: 3,514.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,738.49 : 14,607.72 = 2,342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,738.49/14,607.72 = 2,342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,738.49x = 14,607.72 × 2,342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,738.49x = 34,225,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225,011.50/9,738.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.41

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