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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.52, 14,042.24 and 2,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.52, 14,042.24 and 2,436 is: 3,653.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.52 : 14,042.24 = 2,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.52/14,042.24 = 2,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.52x = 14,042.24 × 2,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.52x = 34,206,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,206,896.64/9,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.99

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