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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.28, 14,011.74 and 2,416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.28, 14,011.74 and 2,416.36 is: 3,624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.28 : 14,011.74 = 2,416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.28/14,011.74 = 2,416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.28x = 14,011.74 × 2,416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.28x = 33,857,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,857,408.07/9,342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.11

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