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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.21, 14,043.38 and 2,342.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.21, 14,043.38 and 2,342.34 is: 3,513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.21 : 14,043.38 = 2,342.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.21/14,043.38 = 2,342.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.21x = 14,043.38 × 2,342.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.21x = 32,894,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,894,359.00/9,362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.53

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