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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.04, 14,034.15 and 2,430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.04, 14,034.15 and 2,430.54 is: 3,645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.04 : 14,034.15 = 2,430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.04/14,034.15 = 2,430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.04x = 14,034.15 × 2,430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.04x = 34,110,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,110,562.94/9,356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.83

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