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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.50, 14,034.06 and 2,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.50, 14,034.06 and 2,430 is: 3,645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.50 : 14,034.06 = 2,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.50/14,034.06 = 2,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.50x = 14,034.06 × 2,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.50x = 34,102,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,102,765.80/9,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.21

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