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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,420.64, 14,130.96 and 2,495.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,420.64, 14,130.96 and 2,495.08 is: 3,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,420.64 : 14,130.96 = 2,495.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,420.64/14,130.96 = 2,495.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,420.64x = 14,130.96 × 2,495.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,420.64x = 35,257,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,257,875.68/9,420.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.62

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