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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.34, 14,132.09 and 2,495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.34, 14,132.09 and 2,495.84 is: 3,743.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.34 : 14,132.09 = 2,495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.34/14,132.09 = 2,495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.34x = 14,132.09 × 2,495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.34x = 35,271,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,271,371.08/9,421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.78

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