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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.86, 14,024.09 and 2,685.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.86, 14,024.09 and 2,685.39 is: 4,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.86 : 14,024.09 = 2,685.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.86/14,024.09 = 2,685.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.86x = 14,024.09 × 2,685.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.86x = 37,660,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,660,157.76/9,348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.32

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