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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.50, 14,002.02 and 2,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.50, 14,002.02 and 2,409 is: 3,613.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.50 : 14,002.02 = 2,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.50/14,002.02 = 2,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.50x = 14,002.02 × 2,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.50x = 33,730,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,730,866.18/9,334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.57

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