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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.47, 14,031.75 and 2,428.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.47, 14,031.75 and 2,428.97 is: 3,643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.47 : 14,031.75 = 2,428.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.47/14,031.75 = 2,428.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.47x = 14,031.75 × 2,428.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.47x = 34,082,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,082,629.64/9,354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.46

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