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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.32, 14,029.98 and 2,427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.32, 14,029.98 and 2,427.76 is: 3,641.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.32 : 14,029.98 = 2,427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.32/14,029.98 = 2,427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.32x = 14,029.98 × 2,427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.32x = 34,061,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,061,424.24/9,353.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.64

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