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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.22, 14,043.90 and 2,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.22, 14,043.90 and 2,437.72 is: 3,656.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.22 : 14,043.90 = 2,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.22/14,043.90 = 2,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.22x = 14,043.90 × 2,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.22x = 34,235,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235,095.91/9,363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.34

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