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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.50, 14,006.52 and 2,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.50, 14,006.52 and 2,412 is: 3,618.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.50 : 14,006.52 = 2,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.50/14,006.52 = 2,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.50x = 14,006.52 × 2,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.50x = 33,783,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,783,726.24/9,337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.07

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