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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.64, 14,044.08 and 2,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.64, 14,044.08 and 2,437.20 is: 3,655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.64 : 14,044.08 = 2,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.64/14,044.08 = 2,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.64x = 14,044.08 × 2,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.64x = 34,228,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228,231.78/9,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.83

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