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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.93, 14,155.34 and 2,416.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.93, 14,155.34 and 2,416.93 is: 3,625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.93 : 14,155.34 = 2,416.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.93/14,155.34 = 2,416.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.93x = 14,155.34 × 2,416.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.93x = 34,212,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,212,383.04/9,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.37

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