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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.52, 14,040.74 and 2,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.52, 14,040.74 and 2,435 is: 3,652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.52 : 14,040.74 = 2,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.52/14,040.74 = 2,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.52x = 14,040.74 × 2,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.52x = 34,189,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,189,201.90/9,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.49

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