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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.40, 14,049.60 and 2,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.40, 14,049.60 and 2,440.90 is: 3,661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.40 : 14,049.60 = 2,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.40/14,049.60 = 2,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.40x = 14,049.60 × 2,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.40x = 34,293,668.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,293,668.64/9,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.35

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