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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.04, 14,029.56 and 2,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.04, 14,029.56 and 2,427 is: 3,640.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.04 : 14,029.56 = 2,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.04/14,029.56 = 2,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.04x = 14,029.56 × 2,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.04x = 34,049,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049,742.12/9,353.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.50

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