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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.82, 14,137.92 and 2,849.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.82, 14,137.92 and 2,849.67 is: 4,275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.82 : 14,137.92 = 2,849.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.82/14,137.92 = 2,849.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.82x = 14,137.92 × 2,849.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.82x = 40,288,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,288,406.49/9,422.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.62

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