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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.84, 14,042.78 and 2,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.84, 14,042.78 and 2,436.34 is: 3,654.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.84 : 14,042.78 = 2,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.84/14,042.78 = 2,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.84x = 14,042.78 × 2,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.84x = 34,212,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,212,986.63/9,361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.52

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