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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.22, 14,042.40 and 2,436.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.22, 14,042.40 and 2,436.72 is: 3,654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.22 : 14,042.40 = 2,436.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.22/14,042.40 = 2,436.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.22x = 14,042.40 × 2,436.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.22x = 34,217,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217,396.93/9,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.84

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