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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.97, 14,135.14 and 2,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.97, 14,135.14 and 2,849.68 is: 4,274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.97 : 14,135.14 = 2,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.97/14,135.14 = 2,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.97x = 14,135.14 × 2,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.97x = 40,280,646.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,280,646.99/9,422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.73

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