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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.29, 14,086.94 and 2,465.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.29, 14,086.94 and 2,465.25 is: 3,697.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.29 : 14,086.94 = 2,465.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.29/14,086.94 = 2,465.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.29x = 14,086.94 × 2,465.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.29x = 34,727,816.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,727,816.51/9,391.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.88

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