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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.93, 14,153.73 and 2,415.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.93, 14,153.73 and 2,415.87 is: 3,623.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.93 : 14,153.73 = 2,415.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.93/14,153.73 = 2,415.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.93x = 14,153.73 × 2,415.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.93x = 34,193,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,193,571.70/9,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.76

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