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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.72, 14,044.92 and 2,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.72, 14,044.92 and 2,437.28 is: 3,656.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.72 : 14,044.92 = 2,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.72/14,044.92 = 2,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.72x = 14,044.92 × 2,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.72x = 34,231,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231,402.62/9,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.14

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