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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.68, 14,149.01 and 2,412.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.68, 14,149.01 and 2,412.71 is: 3,619.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.68 : 14,149.01 = 2,412.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.68/14,149.01 = 2,412.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.68x = 14,149.01 × 2,412.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.68x = 34,137,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,137,428.58/9,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.06

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