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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.55, 14,154.77 and 2,416.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.55, 14,154.77 and 2,416.55 is: 3,624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.55 : 14,154.77 = 2,416.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.55/14,154.77 = 2,416.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.55x = 14,154.77 × 2,416.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.55x = 34,205,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,205,709.44/9,436.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.81

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