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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.88, 14,114.82 and 2,390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.88, 14,114.82 and 2,390.42 is: 3,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.88 : 14,114.82 = 2,390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.88/14,114.82 = 2,390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.88x = 14,114.82 × 2,390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.88x = 33,740,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,740,277.45/9,409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.62

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