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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.29, 14,130.84 and 2,496.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.29, 14,130.84 and 2,496.33 is: 3,744.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.29 : 14,130.84 = 2,496.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.29/14,130.84 = 2,496.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.29x = 14,130.84 × 2,496.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.29x = 35,275,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275,239.82/9,421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.20

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