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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.77, 14,155.09 and 2,416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.77, 14,155.09 and 2,416.77 is: 3,625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.77 : 14,155.09 = 2,416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.77/14,155.09 = 2,416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.77x = 14,155.09 × 2,416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.77x = 34,209,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,209,590.82/9,436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.14

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