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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.24, 14,139.35 and 2,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.24, 14,139.35 and 2,406.26 is: 3,609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.24 : 14,139.35 = 2,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.24/14,139.35 = 2,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.24x = 14,139.35 × 2,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.24x = 34,022,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,022,952.33/9,426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.39

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