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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.43, 14,185.98 and 2,437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.43, 14,185.98 and 2,437.43 is: 3,656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.43 : 14,185.98 = 2,437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.43/14,185.98 = 2,437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.43x = 14,185.98 × 2,437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.43x = 34,577,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,577,262.30/9,457.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.10

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