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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.04, 14,133.48 and 2,498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.04, 14,133.48 and 2,498.08 is: 3,746.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.04 : 14,133.48 = 2,498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.04/14,133.48 = 2,498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.04x = 14,133.48 × 2,498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.04x = 35,306,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,306,563.72/9,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.83

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