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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.54, 14,049.81 and 2,440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.54, 14,049.81 and 2,440.50 is: 3,660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.54 : 14,049.81 = 2,440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.54/14,049.81 = 2,440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.54x = 14,049.81 × 2,440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.54x = 34,288,561.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,288,561.31/9,366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.75

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