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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.80, 14,011.13 and 2,415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.80, 14,011.13 and 2,415.30 is: 3,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.80 : 14,011.13 = 2,415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.80/14,011.13 = 2,415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.80x = 14,011.13 × 2,415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.80x = 33,841,070.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,841,070.21/9,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.93

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