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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.13, 14,052.33 and 2,442.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.13, 14,052.33 and 2,442.63 is: 3,663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.13 : 14,052.33 = 2,442.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.13/14,052.33 = 2,442.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.13x = 14,052.33 × 2,442.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.13x = 34,324,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,324,642.83/9,368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.98

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