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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.63, 14,144.43 and 2,409.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.63, 14,144.43 and 2,409.63 is: 3,614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.63 : 14,144.43 = 2,409.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.63/14,144.43 = 2,409.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.63x = 14,144.43 × 2,409.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.63x = 34,082,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,082,842.86/9,429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.44

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