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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.50, 13,875.75 and 2,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.50, 13,875.75 and 2,325 is: 3,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.50 : 13,875.75 = 2,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.50/13,875.75 = 2,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.50x = 13,875.75 × 2,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.50x = 32,261,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,261,118.75/9,250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.50

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