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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,425, 57,637.50 and 9,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,425, 57,637.50 and 9,241 is: 13,861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,425 : 57,637.50 = 9,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,425/57,637.50 = 9,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,425x = 57,637.50 × 9,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,425x = 532,628,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,628,137.50/38,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.50

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