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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.95, 14,015.97 and 2,418.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.95, 14,015.97 and 2,418.45 is: 3,627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.95 : 14,015.97 = 2,418.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.95/14,015.97 = 2,418.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.95x = 14,015.97 × 2,418.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.95x = 33,896,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,896,852.57/9,343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.68

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