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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.30, 14,154.29 and 2,416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.30, 14,154.29 and 2,416.25 is: 3,624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.30 : 14,154.29 = 2,416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.30/14,154.29 = 2,416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.30x = 14,154.29 × 2,416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.30x = 34,200,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,303.21/9,436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.33

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