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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.10, 14,052.02 and 2,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.10, 14,052.02 and 2,442.60 is: 3,663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.10 : 14,052.02 = 2,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.10/14,052.02 = 2,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.10x = 14,052.02 × 2,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.10x = 34,323,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,323,451.84/9,368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.86

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