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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.04, 14,052.06 and 2,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.04, 14,052.06 and 2,442 is: 3,663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.04 : 14,052.06 = 2,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.04/14,052.06 = 2,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.04x = 14,052.06 × 2,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.04x = 34,315,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,315,130.52/9,368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.00

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