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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.50, 14,125.23 and 3,256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.50, 14,125.23 and 3,256.50 is: 4,886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.50 : 14,125.23 = 3,256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.50/14,125.23 = 3,256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.50x = 14,125.23 × 3,256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.50x = 45,998,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,998,811.50/9,412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.99

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