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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.75, 14,132.90 and 2,496.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.75, 14,132.90 and 2,496.25 is: 3,744.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.75 : 14,132.90 = 2,496.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.75/14,132.90 = 2,496.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.75x = 14,132.90 × 2,496.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.75x = 35,279,251.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,279,251.63/9,421.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.45

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