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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.56, 14,034.85 and 2,431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.56, 14,034.85 and 2,431.06 is: 3,646.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.56 : 14,034.85 = 2,431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.56/14,034.85 = 2,431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.56x = 14,034.85 × 2,431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.56x = 34,119,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,119,521.28/9,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.59

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