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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.09, 14,035.65 and 2,431.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.09, 14,035.65 and 2,431.59 is: 3,647.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.09 : 14,035.65 = 2,431.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.09/14,035.65 = 2,431.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.09x = 14,035.65 × 2,431.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.09x = 34,128,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128,946.18/9,357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.39

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