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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.70, 14,030.55 and 2,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.70, 14,030.55 and 2,428.20 is: 3,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.70 : 14,030.55 = 2,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.70/14,030.55 = 2,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.70x = 14,030.55 × 2,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.70x = 34,068,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,068,981.51/9,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.30

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