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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.13, 14,189.51 and 2,439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.13, 14,189.51 and 2,439.08 is: 3,658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.13 : 14,189.51 = 2,439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.13/14,189.51 = 2,439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.13x = 14,189.51 × 2,439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.13x = 34,609,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,609,391.62/9,459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.83

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