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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.87, 14,140.29 and 2,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.87, 14,140.29 and 2,406.88 is: 3,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.87 : 14,140.29 = 2,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.87/14,140.29 = 2,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.87x = 14,140.29 × 2,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.87x = 34,033,981.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,033,981.20/9,426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.32

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