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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.04, 14,116.98 and 2,486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.04, 14,116.98 and 2,486.36 is: 3,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.04 : 14,116.98 = 2,486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.04/14,116.98 = 2,486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.04x = 14,116.98 × 2,486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.04x = 35,099,894.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,099,894.39/9,412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.25

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