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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.43, 14,148.64 and 2,412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.43, 14,148.64 and 2,412.46 is: 3,618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.43 : 14,148.64 = 2,412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.43/14,148.64 = 2,412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.43x = 14,148.64 × 2,412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.43x = 34,132,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,132,986.65/9,432.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.68

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