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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.32, 14,027 and 2,426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.32, 14,027 and 2,426.36 is: 3,639.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.32 : 14,027 = 2,426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.32/14,027 = 2,426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.32x = 14,027 × 2,426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.32x = 34,034,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,034,551.72/9,351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.55

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