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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.94, 14,125.50 and 2,396.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.94, 14,125.50 and 2,396.97 is: 3,595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.94 : 14,125.50 = 2,396.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.94/14,125.50 = 2,396.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.94x = 14,125.50 × 2,396.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.94x = 33,858,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,858,399.74/9,416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.48

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