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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.56, 14,016.26 and 2,418.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.56, 14,016.26 and 2,418.06 is: 3,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.56 : 14,016.26 = 2,418.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.56/14,016.26 = 2,418.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.56x = 14,016.26 × 2,418.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.56x = 33,892,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,892,157.66/9,343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.33

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