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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.59, 14,036.40 and 2,432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.59, 14,036.40 and 2,432.09 is: 3,648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.59 : 14,036.40 = 2,432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.59/14,036.40 = 2,432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.59x = 14,036.40 × 2,432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.59x = 34,137,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,137,717.89/9,357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.13

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