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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.72, 14,046.15 and 2,439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.72, 14,046.15 and 2,439.22 is: 3,658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.72 : 14,046.15 = 2,439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.72/14,046.15 = 2,439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.72x = 14,046.15 × 2,439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.72x = 34,261,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,261,650.00/9,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.59

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