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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.37, 14,139.56 and 2,406.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.37, 14,139.56 and 2,406.91 is: 3,610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.37 : 14,139.56 = 2,406.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.37/14,139.56 = 2,406.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.37x = 14,139.56 × 2,406.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.37x = 34,032,648.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,032,648.36/9,426.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.37

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