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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.74, 14,023.23 and 2,685.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.74, 14,023.23 and 2,685.45 is: 4,028.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.74 : 14,023.23 = 2,685.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.74/14,023.23 = 2,685.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.74x = 14,023.23 × 2,685.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.74x = 37,658,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658,725.52/9,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.21

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