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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.14, 13,874.09 and 2,925.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.14, 13,874.09 and 2,925.45 is: 4,386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.14 : 13,874.09 = 2,925.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.14/13,874.09 = 2,925.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.14x = 13,874.09 × 2,925.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.14x = 40,587,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,587,958.42/9,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.87

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