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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.40, 14,052.51 and 2,442.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.40, 14,052.51 and 2,442.90 is: 3,664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.40 : 14,052.51 = 2,442.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.40/14,052.51 = 2,442.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.40x = 14,052.51 × 2,442.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.40x = 34,328,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,328,876.68/9,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.33

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