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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.29, 14,026.38 and 2,424.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.29, 14,026.38 and 2,424.79 is: 3,637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.29 : 14,026.38 = 2,424.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.29/14,026.38 = 2,424.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.29x = 14,026.38 × 2,424.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.29x = 34,011,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,011,025.96/9,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.43

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