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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.02, 14,165.97 and 2,424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.02, 14,165.97 and 2,424.02 is: 3,636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.02 : 14,165.97 = 2,424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.02/14,165.97 = 2,424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.02x = 14,165.97 × 2,424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.02x = 34,338,523.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,338,523.77/9,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.01

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