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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.24, 14,499.36 and 2,370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.24, 14,499.36 and 2,370.24 is: 3,555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.24 : 14,499.36 = 2,370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.24/14,499.36 = 2,370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.24x = 14,499.36 × 2,370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.24x = 34,366,963.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,366,963.05/9,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.36

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