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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.76, 14,124.68 and 2,396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.76, 14,124.68 and 2,396.94 is: 3,595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.76 : 14,124.68 = 2,396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.76/14,124.68 = 2,396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.76x = 14,124.68 × 2,396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.76x = 33,856,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,856,010.48/9,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.29

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