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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.82, 14,012.70 and 2,415.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.82, 14,012.70 and 2,415.78 is: 3,623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.82 : 14,012.70 = 2,415.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.82/14,012.70 = 2,415.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.82x = 14,012.70 × 2,415.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.82x = 33,851,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851,600.41/9,341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.66

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