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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.94, 14,021.79 and 2,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.94, 14,021.79 and 2,423.44 is: 3,634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.94 : 14,021.79 = 2,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.94/14,021.79 = 2,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.94x = 14,021.79 × 2,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.94x = 33,980,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,980,966.76/9,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.74

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