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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.68, 14,135.50 and 2,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.68, 14,135.50 and 2,848.04 is: 4,272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.68 : 14,135.50 = 2,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.68/14,135.50 = 2,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.68x = 14,135.50 × 2,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.68x = 40,258,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,258,469.42/9,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.51

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