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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.50, 14,047.56 and 2,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.50, 14,047.56 and 2,439 is: 3,658.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.50 : 14,047.56 = 2,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.50/14,047.56 = 2,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.50x = 14,047.56 × 2,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.50x = 34,261,998.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,261,998.84/9,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.71

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