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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.08, 14,043.16 and 2,436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.08, 14,043.16 and 2,436.58 is: 3,654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.08 : 14,043.16 = 2,436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.08/14,043.16 = 2,436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.08x = 14,043.16 × 2,436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.08x = 34,217,282.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217,282.79/9,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.88

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