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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.10, 14,043.15 and 2,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.10, 14,043.15 and 2,436.60 is: 3,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.10 : 14,043.15 = 2,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.10/14,043.15 = 2,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.10x = 14,043.15 × 2,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.10x = 34,217,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217,539.29/9,362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.90

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