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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351, 14,026.56 and 2,425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351, 14,026.56 and 2,425.56 is: 3,638.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351 : 14,026.56 = 2,425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351/14,026.56 = 2,425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351x = 14,026.56 × 2,425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351x = 34,022,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,022,262.87/9,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.36

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