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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.94, 14,023.28 and 2,424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.94, 14,023.28 and 2,424.44 is: 3,636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.94 : 14,023.28 = 2,424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.94/14,023.28 = 2,424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.94x = 14,023.28 × 2,424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.94x = 33,998,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,998,600.96/9,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.24

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