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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.23, 14,134.64 and 2,849.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.23, 14,134.64 and 2,849.94 is: 4,274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.23 : 14,134.64 = 2,849.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.23/14,134.64 = 2,849.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.23x = 14,134.64 × 2,849.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.23x = 40,282,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,282,861.67/9,423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.85

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