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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.88, 14,005.68 and 2,411.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.88, 14,005.68 and 2,411.38 is: 3,617.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.88 : 14,005.68 = 2,411.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.88/14,005.68 = 2,411.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.88x = 14,005.68 × 2,411.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.88x = 33,773,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773,016.64/9,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.16

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