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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.68, 13,998.06 and 2,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.68, 13,998.06 and 2,406 is: 3,609.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.68 : 13,998.06 = 2,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.68/13,998.06 = 2,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.68x = 13,998.06 × 2,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.68x = 33,679,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,679,332.36/9,331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.14

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