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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.43, 14,154.59 and 2,416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.43, 14,154.59 and 2,416.43 is: 3,624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.43 : 14,154.59 = 2,416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.43/14,154.59 = 2,416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.43x = 14,154.59 × 2,416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.43x = 34,203,497.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,203,497.59/9,436.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.62

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