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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.56, 14,014.76 and 2,417.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.56, 14,014.76 and 2,417.06 is: 3,625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.56 : 14,014.76 = 2,417.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.56/14,014.76 = 2,417.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.56x = 14,014.76 × 2,417.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.56x = 33,874,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,874,538.76/9,342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.83

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