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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.27, 14,157.33 and 2,418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.27, 14,157.33 and 2,418.27 is: 3,627.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.27 : 14,157.33 = 2,418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.27/14,157.33 = 2,418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.27x = 14,157.33 × 2,418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.27x = 34,236,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,236,246.42/9,438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.39

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