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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.32, 14,034.48 and 2,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.32, 14,034.48 and 2,430.80 is: 3,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.32 : 14,034.48 = 2,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.32/14,034.48 = 2,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.32x = 14,034.48 × 2,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.32x = 34,115,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,115,013.98/9,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.20

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