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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.04, 14,043.06 and 2,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.04, 14,043.06 and 2,436 is: 3,654.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.04 : 14,043.06 = 2,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.04/14,043.06 = 2,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.04x = 14,043.06 × 2,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.04x = 34,208,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,208,894.16/9,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.00

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