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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344, 14,016.08 and 2,418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344, 14,016.08 and 2,418.08 is: 3,627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344 : 14,016.08 = 2,418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344/14,016.08 = 2,418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344x = 14,016.08 × 2,418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344x = 33,892,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,892,002.73/9,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.14

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