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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.05, 14,148.08 and 2,412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.05, 14,148.08 and 2,412.08 is: 3,618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.05 : 14,148.08 = 2,412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.05/14,148.08 = 2,412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.05x = 14,148.08 × 2,412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.05x = 34,126,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126,288.75/9,432.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.12

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