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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.63, 14,043.90 and 2,437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.63, 14,043.90 and 2,437.13 is: 3,655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.63 : 14,043.90 = 2,437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.63/14,043.90 = 2,437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.63x = 14,043.90 × 2,437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.63x = 34,226,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,226,810.01/9,362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.68

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