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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.52, 14,157.72 and 2,418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.52, 14,157.72 and 2,418.52 is: 3,627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.52 : 14,157.72 = 2,418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.52/14,157.72 = 2,418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.52x = 14,157.72 × 2,418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.52x = 34,240,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240,728.97/9,438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.76

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