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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.28, 14,127.42 and 2,494.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.28, 14,127.42 and 2,494.32 is: 3,741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.28 : 14,127.42 = 2,494.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.28/14,127.42 = 2,494.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.28x = 14,127.42 × 2,494.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.28x = 35,238,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,238,306.25/9,419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.08

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