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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.65, 14,027.45 and 2,426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.65, 14,027.45 and 2,426.15 is: 3,639.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.65 : 14,027.45 = 2,426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.65/14,027.45 = 2,426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.65x = 14,027.45 × 2,426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.65x = 34,032,720.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,032,720.76/9,351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.22

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