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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423, 14,134.50 and 2,849.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423, 14,134.50 and 2,849.04 is: 4,273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423 : 14,134.50 = 2,849.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423/14,134.50 = 2,849.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423x = 14,134.50 × 2,849.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423x = 40,269,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269,755.88/9,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.56

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