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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,434.61, 14,151.77 and 2,414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,434.61, 14,151.77 and 2,414.56 is: 3,621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,434.61 : 14,151.77 = 2,414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,434.61/14,151.77 = 2,414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,434.61x = 14,151.77 × 2,414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,434.61x = 34,170,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,170,297.77/9,434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.80

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