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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.72, 14,041.65 and 2,436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.72, 14,041.65 and 2,436.22 is: 3,654.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.72 : 14,041.65 = 2,436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.72/14,041.65 = 2,436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.72x = 14,041.65 × 2,436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.72x = 34,208,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,208,548.56/9,361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.09

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