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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.46, 14,129.28 and 2,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.46, 14,129.28 and 2,493.96 is: 3,740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.46 : 14,129.28 = 2,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.46/14,129.28 = 2,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.46x = 14,129.28 × 2,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.46x = 35,237,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,237,859.15/9,419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.96

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