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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.30, 14,027.26 and 2,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.30, 14,027.26 and 2,425.80 is: 3,638.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.30 : 14,027.26 = 2,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.30/14,027.26 = 2,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.30x = 14,027.26 × 2,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.30x = 34,027,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027,327.31/9,351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.78

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